Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by Beeeej
Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by: Beeeej (---.cable.mindspring.com)
Date: October 09, 2006 06:12PM
Dear hockey season ticket holder,
The Athletic Ticket Office will begin mailing season ice hockey tickets today. Mailings will be sent alphabetically so don't become overly worried if your friends have received tickets and you have not (if your last name begins with a letter significantly later in the alphabet). Our goal is to have all tickets mailed by this Thursday so they will be received by all ticket holders sometime early next week.
If you do not receive your tickets by next Tuesday afternoon please contact the ticket office so we can track their whereabouts. If you have requested that your tickets be held at will call please call to ensure the tickets are ready to be picked up before you visit the office.
Since a fair portion of season ticket holders do not use email please pass this message on to any ice hockey ticket holder you may be acquainted with.
Note: a change has been made to this season's home schedule.
The home game vs. Robert Morris has been set for THURSDAY, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. It had been originally scheduled for Friday, Oct. 27.
Finally, it looks most likely that all home games will be played at Lynah Rink. Please check regularly on CornellBigRed.com for updates regarding the status of Lynah Rink and the men's ice hockey schedule. I will also send an email when the opening of Lynah is official.
Thanks for your patience in this year of change for Lynah and its affect on men's ice hockey ticket holders,
Gene M. Nighman '81
p.s. The Red & White game is at 7:30 p.m. this Friday evening. The CHA will be accepting donations at the door.
The Athletic Ticket Office will begin mailing season ice hockey tickets today. Mailings will be sent alphabetically so don't become overly worried if your friends have received tickets and you have not (if your last name begins with a letter significantly later in the alphabet). Our goal is to have all tickets mailed by this Thursday so they will be received by all ticket holders sometime early next week.
If you do not receive your tickets by next Tuesday afternoon please contact the ticket office so we can track their whereabouts. If you have requested that your tickets be held at will call please call to ensure the tickets are ready to be picked up before you visit the office.
Since a fair portion of season ticket holders do not use email please pass this message on to any ice hockey ticket holder you may be acquainted with.
Note: a change has been made to this season's home schedule.
The home game vs. Robert Morris has been set for THURSDAY, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. It had been originally scheduled for Friday, Oct. 27.
Finally, it looks most likely that all home games will be played at Lynah Rink. Please check regularly on CornellBigRed.com for updates regarding the status of Lynah Rink and the men's ice hockey schedule. I will also send an email when the opening of Lynah is official.
Thanks for your patience in this year of change for Lynah and its affect on men's ice hockey ticket holders,
Gene M. Nighman '81
p.s. The Red & White game is at 7:30 p.m. this Friday evening. The CHA will be accepting donations at the door.
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"Cornell isn't an organization. It's a loose affiliation of independent fiefdoms united by a common hockey team."
- Steve Worona
Beeeej, Esq.
"Cornell isn't an organization. It's a loose affiliation of independent fiefdoms united by a common hockey team."
- Steve Worona
Re: Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by: Free11Skier (---.hsd1.nj.comcast.net)
Date: October 10, 2006 06:06AM
Hrrm, I got this email even though I'm on Co-op and couldn't get tickets. Thanks for rubbing it in Athletics.
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Re: Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by: L-J (---.nys.biz.rr.com)
Date: October 10, 2006 11:25AM
Hmmm... maybe they're even sending out the e-mail in alphabetical order, mine still hasn't arrived yet. But they did finally cash my check last Tuesday.
L-J
L-J
Re: Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by: Cactus12 (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: October 10, 2006 12:26PM
Athletics is a mess. They sent that email twice to all the students with line numbers as well. Then they sent a correction email saying to ignore the initial messages.
Re: Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by: jtwcornell91 (Moderator)
Date: October 10, 2006 01:53PM
Re: Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by: jaybert (---.co.us.ibm.com)
Date: October 10, 2006 03:37PM
Cactus12
Athletics is a mess. They sent that email twice to all the students with line numbers as well. Then they sent a correction email saying to ignore the initial messages.
pfft...at least you had a line #. I am an alumni who didnt get a line # obviously, nor do I have season tickets.
Re: Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by: ftyuv (---.bstnma.fios.verizon.net)
Date: October 11, 2006 01:42AM
GrammarCop(tm) says:
an alumnus
an alumnus
Re: Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by: jtwcornell91 (Moderator)
Date: October 11, 2006 04:23AM
ftyuv
GrammarCop(tm) says:
an alumnus
Latin grammar cop, no less. Here's a woman for you:
[tomatonation.com]
Re: Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by: ftyuv (---.bstnma.fios.verizon.net)
Date: October 11, 2006 07:59AM
That's a sic page (<-- pun not typo). I would disagree with "I could care less" being wrong, though. I think it's valid to throw it in with the corpus of sarcastic idioms, a la "yeah, right" to mean "no way."
I would like to see a rain of terror. The question-begging cartoon was great!
I would like to see a rain of terror. The question-begging cartoon was great!
Re: Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by: Lauren '06 (---.dhcp.embarqhsd.net)
Date: October 11, 2006 09:07AM
I think it's safe to say that when people use "I could care less," they're not doing it sarcastically, they're doing it incorrectly.ftyuv
That's a sic page (<-- pun not typo). I would disagree with "I could care less" being wrong, though. I think it's valid to throw it in with the corpus of sarcastic idioms, a la "yeah, right" to mean "no way."
I would like to see a rain of terror. The question-begging cartoon was great!
Re: Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by: Liz '05 (---.pn.at.cox.net)
Date: October 11, 2006 09:52AM
ftyuv
That's a sic page (<-- pun not typo). I would disagree with "I could care less" being wrong, though. I think it's valid to throw it in with the corpus of sarcastic idioms, a la "yeah, right" to mean "no way."
I would like to see a rain of terror. The question-begging cartoon was great!
The rein/reign distiction drives me nuts when I see it misused, especially when it should've been caught by the newspaper editor.
My other peeves are the misuse of "for all intents and purposes," which makes sense, while "intensive purposes" usually doesn't, and the non-verb "to orientate." It's being derived from "orientation," but guys, there's already a verb form of that noun, and it's "to orient."
She caught them all
Re: Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by: jtwcornell91 (Moderator)
Date: October 11, 2006 11:09AM
I have a few she didn't get to:
"wave off", not "waive off" (Note: I am deliberately employing a different comma usage from the standard one. I believe my usage is consistent.)
"That car passed me," not "That car passed me up." (The latter means the car declined an opportunity to do something to you.)
I think "orientate" might actually have become correct usage in the UK, BTW. But then they pronounce the "h" in "herb", so what do they know.
"wave off", not "waive off" (Note: I am deliberately employing a different comma usage from the standard one. I believe my usage is consistent.)
"That car passed me," not "That car passed me up." (The latter means the car declined an opportunity to do something to you.)
I think "orientate" might actually have become correct usage in the UK, BTW. But then they pronounce the "h" in "herb", so what do they know.
Re: Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by: ftyuv (---.bstnma.east.verizon.net)
Date: October 11, 2006 11:32AM
Section A BansheeI think it's safe to say that when people use "I could care less," they're not doing it sarcastically, they're doing it incorrectly.ftyuv
That's a sic page (<-- pun not typo). I would disagree with "I could care less" being wrong, though. I think it's valid to throw it in with the corpus of sarcastic idioms, a la "yeah, right" to mean "no way."
I would like to see a rain of terror. The question-begging cartoon was great!
I bet lots of people don't get the irony of cheering "Safety school!" against Harvard, either. Doesn't mean that those of us who do get it can't use it
I like what that woman said in her first article -- that she's allowed to break the rules she sets forth, cause she knows them pat. I'm fine with people taking liberty with language, as long as they know they're doing it.
Re: Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by: RichH (216.195.201.---)
Date: October 11, 2006 11:36AM
jtwcornell91
I think "orientate" might actually have become correct usage in the UK, BTW. But then they pronounce the "h" in "herb", so what do they know.
Why can't the English teach their children how to speak?
I think there are enough fellow grammar nerds here to have a grammar forum. I still get caught in tricky spelling traps now and then, and since I'm an engineer, I lost time in keeping up with my grammar education. Ever since I was reminded about the proper use of the subjunctive mood (which blew my mind), I've been delving deeper and deeper into the world of grammar geekery. I still have a lot to learn (or re-learn).
Re: Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by: Chris '03 (---.hsd1.ct.comcast.net)
Date: October 11, 2006 11:39AM
Re: Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by: Chris '03 (---.hsd1.ct.comcast.net)
Date: October 11, 2006 11:42AM
Liz '05
The rein/reign distiction drives me nuts when I see it misused, especially when it should've been caught by the newspaper editor.
I saw this in a graphic on a major news network just yesterday:
"...U.N. attempts to reign in North Korea"
So they are trying to rule NK... or are they tring to rein them in?
Re: Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by: Lauren '06 (---.dhcp.embarqhsd.net)
Date: October 11, 2006 11:44AM
In that case, if every person I hear say "I could care less" from now until the end of my life doesn't follow up immediately with a "don't worry, I know better" disclaimer in tone or comment, I will happily go on thinking they are idiots. That may be your reasoning, but I can't believe that the vast majority of people misusing that phrase do it with full knowledge. I can't be alone in thinking this, can I?ftyuvSection A BansheeI think it's safe to say that when people use "I could care less," they're not doing it sarcastically, they're doing it incorrectly.ftyuv
That's a sic page (<-- pun not typo). I would disagree with "I could care less" being wrong, though. I think it's valid to throw it in with the corpus of sarcastic idioms, a la "yeah, right" to mean "no way."
I would like to see a rain of terror. The question-begging cartoon was great!
I bet lots of people don't get the irony of cheering "Safety school!" against Harvard, either. Doesn't mean that those of us who do get it can't use it
I like what that woman said in her first article -- that she's allowed to break the rules she sets forth, cause she knows them pat. I'm fine with people taking liberty with language, as long as they know they're doing it.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/11/2006 11:49AM by Section A Banshee.
Re: Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by: ugarte (160.254.20.---)
Date: October 11, 2006 12:10PM
IIRC, this is the correct form in UK English but incorrect in standard American English. I agree with you that the Brits have the better of the argument.jtwcornell91
"wave off", not "waive off" (Note: I am deliberately employing a different comma usage from the standard one. I believe my usage is consistent.)
And since you are living in Europe, stick with the rules of the closest English speaking country.
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Re: Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by: ftyuv (---.bstnma.east.verizon.net)
Date: October 11, 2006 12:28PM
Section A BansheeIn that case, if every person I hear say "I could care less" from now until the end of my life doesn't follow up immediately with a "don't worry, I know better" disclaimer in tone or comment, I will happily go on thinking they are idiots. That may be your reasoning, but I can't believe that the vast majority of people misusing that phrase do it with full knowledge. I can't be alone in thinking this, can I?ftyuvSection A BansheeI think it's safe to say that when people use "I could care less," they're not doing it sarcastically, they're doing it incorrectly.ftyuv
That's a sic page (<-- pun not typo). I would disagree with "I could care less" being wrong, though. I think it's valid to throw it in with the corpus of sarcastic idioms, a la "yeah, right" to mean "no way."
I would like to see a rain of terror. The question-begging cartoon was great!
I bet lots of people don't get the irony of cheering "Safety school!" against Harvard, either. Doesn't mean that those of us who do get it can't use it
I like what that woman said in her first article -- that she's allowed to break the rules she sets forth, cause she knows them pat. I'm fine with people taking liberty with language, as long as they know they're doing it.
Well I certainly see your point. And if I should ever use that phrase without following it up, and you take it to mean that I'm an idiot -- well, I could care less
It does raise an interesting point, though. If it is sarcastic, presumably the first person to use it realized what they were saying (note my conscious decision to help push forward "they" as a gender-neutral singular pronoun). Then it reached some sort of idiomatic (idiotmatic?) critical mass, such that in essence people were using a sarcastic phrase without realizing it. At that point, certainly they've lost control of the expression -- but are they ignorant for not knowing the correct expression (as you assert) or for not knowing the true meaning behind the [corrent] expression they're using (as I assert)?
Stay tuned for more... Tales Of Interest!
Re: Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by: KeithK (---.external.lmco.com)
Date: October 11, 2006 12:30PM
[q]I can't be alone in thinking this, can I?[/q]Nope. I'm with ya.
Re: Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by: ftyuv (---.bstnma.east.verizon.net)
Date: October 11, 2006 12:32PM
Take off the prep phrase and you've got enough of a challenge for them as it isChris '03
"...U.N. attempts to reign in North Korea"
Eats, Shoots & Leaves
Posted by: jtwcornell91 (Moderator)
Date: October 11, 2006 12:42PM
The equivalent book in German is called Der Dativ ist dem Genitiv sein Tod, BTW.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/11/2006 04:38PM by jtwcornell91.
Re: Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by: Scersk '97 (---.dsl.chcgil.sbcglobal.net)
Date: October 11, 2006 01:09PM
Section A Banshee
In that case, if every person I hear say "I could care less" from now until the end of my life doesn't follow up immediately with a "don't worry, I know better" disclaimer in tone or comment, I will happily go on thinking they are idiots. That may be your reasoning, but I can't believe that the vast majority of people misusing that phrase do it with full knowledge. I can't be alone in thinking this, can I?
To be annoying, I'll say that one can safely use both phrases without explanation. For example:
I couldn't care less about McKee's early departure.
and:
I could care less about McKee's early departure.
As is clear from the italics, it's a matter of emphasis. I would expect most people to follow up the latter with a hearty "Really, I could care less, but I'm a big nerd," but I'd let it slide with those I knew were on the up and up.
Re: Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by: Lauren '06 (---.dhcp.embarqhsd.net)
Date: October 11, 2006 01:22PM
You have explained yourself, therefore I don't think you're an idiot.ftyuvSection A Banshee
In that case, if every person I hear say "I could care less" from now until the end of my life doesn't follow up immediately with a "don't worry, I know better" disclaimer in tone or comment, I will happily go on thinking they are idiots. That may be your reasoning, but I can't believe that the vast majority of people misusing that phrase do it with full knowledge. I can't be alone in thinking this, can I?
Well I certainly see your point. And if I should ever use that phrase without following it up, and you take it to mean that I'm an idiot -- well, I could care less
Despite being improper, the "they" thing has actually never bothered me. I guess because it's not as word-for-word obvious as "could care less" ought to be.
It does raise an interesting point, though. If it is sarcastic, presumably the first person to use it realized what they were saying (note my conscious decision to help push forward "they" as a gender-neutral singular pronoun).
Ockham's Razor would dictate "my" explanation is the right one, but I don't have any linguistic data other than my dismal view of the general intelligence to back that up.
Then it reached some sort of idiomatic (idiotmatic?) critical mass, such that in essence people were using a sarcastic phrase without realizing it. At that point, certainly they've lost control of the expression -- but are they ignorant for not knowing the correct expression (as you assert) or for not knowing the true meaning behind the [corrent] expression they're using (as I assert)?
Stay tuned for more... Tales Of Interest!
Re: Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by: Lauren '06 (---.dhcp.embarqhsd.net)
Date: October 11, 2006 01:25PM
Okay, but you made my point. You used emphasis to describe your intent. I've never heard that emphasis used in common parlance when the phrase is used--in my opinion--incorrectly.Scersk '97Section A Banshee
In that case, if every person I hear say "I could care less" from now until the end of my life doesn't follow up immediately with a "don't worry, I know better" disclaimer in tone or comment, I will happily go on thinking they are idiots. That may be your reasoning, but I can't believe that the vast majority of people misusing that phrase do it with full knowledge. I can't be alone in thinking this, can I?
To be annoying, I'll say that one can safely use both phrases without explanation. For example:
I couldn't care less about McKee's early departure.
and:
I could care less about McKee's early departure.
As is clear from the italics, it's a matter of emphasis. I would expect most people to follow up the latter with a hearty "Really, I could care less, but I'm a big nerd," but I'd let it slide with those I knew were on the up and up.
Re: Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by: Scersk '97 (---.dsl.chcgil.sbcglobal.net)
Date: October 11, 2006 05:08PM
Section A BansheeOkay, but you made my point. You used emphasis to describe your intent. I've never heard that emphasis used in common parlance when the phrase is used--in my opinion--incorrectly.Scersk '97Section A Banshee
... disclaimer in tone or comment...
To be annoying...
[and I was--snip]
My reading comprehension just kicked in: sorry for the belaboring.
Yeah, I've only heard those emphases used by those already "in the know."
Re: Message from the Ticket Office
Posted by: Avash (---.hsd1.pa.comcast.net)
Date: October 13, 2006 12:48PM
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