The curse of shadows and thorns is a mysterious and ancient phenomenon that has fascinated humans for centuries. It is said to be a malevolent force that brings darkness and misery to those it afflicts. The curse is believed to originate from a long-forgotten event or entity that was wronged and seeks revenge. Legends surrounding the curse often describe its victims as being plagued by constant darkness and shadowy figures that follow their every move. These shadowy figures are said to be thorns growing from the depths of the curse, with the purpose of causing pain and suffering. The curse is said to not only affect the physical well-being of its victims but also their mental and emotional state, driving them to despair and isolation.
Privacy Policy for Northwoods League (northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL mobile app)
If you require any more information or have any questions about our privacy policy, please feel free to contact us by email at Send us your privacy questions.
At the Northwoods League we consider the privacy of our visitors to be extremely important. This privacy policy document describes in detail the types of personal information is collected and recorded by northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App and how we use it.
Log Files
Like many other Web sites and mobile apps, northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App make use of log files. These files merely logs visitors to the site – usually a standard procedure for hosting companies and a part of hosting services’s analytics. The information inside the log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. This information is used to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movement around the site, and gather demographic information. IP addresses, and other such information are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.
Cookies and Web Beacons
northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App use cookies to store information about visitors’ preferences, to record user-specific information on which pages the site visitor accesses or visits, for analytics and marketing, and to personalize or customize our web page content based upon visitors’ browser type or other information that the visitor sends via their browser. We use cookies from third-party partners such as Google for marketing purposes. Google offers an Opt-Out Browser Add-On to provide website visitors the ability to prevent their data from being used by Google Analytics.
DoubleClick DART Cookie
→ Google, as a third party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App.
→ Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to our site’s visitors based upon their visit to northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App and other sites on the Internet.
→ Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy at the following URL – http://www.google.com/privacy_ads.html
Our Advertising Partners
Some of our advertising partners may use cookies and web beacons on our site. Our advertising partners include …….
- Google Ads
- AdMob (including use of the Android advertising identifier and Apple advertising identifier)
While each of these advertising partners has their own Privacy Policy for their site, an updated and hyperlinked resource is maintained here: Privacy Policies.
You may consult this listing to find the privacy policy for each of the advertising partners of northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App.
These third-party ad servers or ad networks use technology in their respective advertisements and links that appear on northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App and which are sent directly to your browser. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. Other technologies (such as cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons) may also be used by our site’s third-party ad networks to measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and/or to personalize the advertising content that you see on the site.
northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.
Third Party Privacy Policies
You should consult the respective privacy policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information on their practices as well as for instructions about how to opt-out of certain practices. northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App privacy policy does not apply to, and we cannot control the activities of, such other advertisers or web sites. You may find a comprehensive listing of these privacy policies and their links here: Privacy Policy Links.
If you wish to disable cookies, you may do so through your individual browser options. More detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers can be found at the browsers’ respective websites. What Are Cookies?
Children’s Information
We believe it is important to provide added protection for children online. We encourage parents and guardians to spend time online with their children to observe, participate in and/or monitor and guide their online activity.
northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App do not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If a parent or guardian believes that northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App has in its database the personally-identifiable information of a child under the age of 13, please contact us immediately (using the contact in the first paragraph) and we will use our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
Online Privacy Policy Only
This privacy policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website and regarding information shared and/or collected there.
This policy does not apply to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website.
Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our privacy policy and agree to its terms.
Personal Information We Collect
You may access many elements of northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App without disclosing any personal information about yourself. However, should you choose to engage with certain advanced features (e.g. submit a form, make a purchase, take a survey) available on the northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App, you may be asked to share certain personal information so those elements function properly. The personal information we collect may include, but is not limited to:
- Full name
- Email address
- Password
- Street address
- Telephone number(s)
- Payment card information
If we collect your information, in most instances, the applicable page(s) within the northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App will include statements regarding what information is required and functionality for you to submit the required or requested information.
Update
This Privacy Policy was last updated on: Friday, December 7, 2018.
Should we update, amend or make any changes to our privacy policy, those changes will be posted here.
Traverse City's Newest -- And Bluest -- Mascot
The Traverse City Pit Spitters, the area’s new minor league baseball team, is off to a fair start, posting a 12-12 win/loss slate so far, boosted in part by its furry mascot, Monty. But why, many fans have asked, does a team based on cherries have a blue mascot? The Ticker left no stone unturned in this investigative report.
Monty was the culmination of several brainstorming sessions among Pit Spitters staff. “Mickey (Pit Spitters General Manager Mickey Graham) came up with the name, based on the Montmorency cherry. He threw the name out there and we all agreed,” says Harold Kranick, the man behind the big blue suit.
“We talked about what does he look like?” Kranick continues. “It’s kind of based off the Phillie Phanatic. He’s all blue, has big eyes and a big snout. They said he’d stand out if he’s bright blue. I thought he was going to be red.”
Yes, the furry blue – something– is definitely an original. According to his bio on the team's web site, Monty was different from the “other blue furry creatures living in the orchard.”
“Baseball is a big dinner show,” says Kranick, who’s always looking for ways to engage the audience and bring more energy to the proceedings, which might mean getting into a dispute with the umpire (a team employee dressed like an umpire), dancing with fans, or racing after them and dousing the offending party with a bucket of water. “I’m constantly on the lookout for my next victim.”
Kranick is a familiar local face, even if Monty is not. He has portrayed Judas in The Living Last Supper, a touring holiday production from St. Patrick Catholic Church, and last year joined the cast of another such show, The Promise at New Hope, as narrator. He’s also a veteran mascot and mascot assistant, having portrayed Traverse City Beach Bums mascot Suntan from 2010 to 2015, as well as working for the Lansing Lugnuts, Traverse City Hounds and North Stars, and even the Chicago Bulls, where he worked alongside Benny the Bull, helping with scheduling, skits, and served as his bodyguard.
So when he heard there was a new team in town, he went for the job -- even before there was an opening. “The moment I heard there was a new team coming in, I said if you’re in need of a mascot, I was with the other team,” Kranick says.
He notes that while he has a lot of freedom, coming up with the skits and Monty’s personality is a team approach. “It’s a lot more hands-on with the (management) team. Joe (CEO and Managing Member Joe Chamberlin) and Mickey are always there, asking ‘What can we do?’ We want to make the entertainment better and more memorable. It’s a higher league, more organized and collaborative. It’s got to be good.”
To that end, Kranick got mascot training at Indiana-based Dave Raymond’s Mascot Boot Camp (Raymond was the original Phillie Phanatic, and hosts hundreds of mascots and mascot coordinators each year).
Kranick says Monty is different from his local predecessors. “We have changed a lot of the on-field games,” he says, so even those who were used to the Traverse City Beach Bums’ Sunburn and Suntan mascots will be in for something new. “It’s a different costume, different mascot movements, a different attitude than Suntan. Now I’m allowed free reign. I’ve got Silly String, a confetti popper…”
So can one make a living by portraying a mischievous furry blue critter? Maybe in the big time, but this is only a part-time gig, including 38 home games and promotional appearances at area schools. So Kranick has two other part-time jobs, one with his father’s insurance company and one with a local radio station.
Privacy Policy for Northwoods League (northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL mobile app)
If you require any more information or have any questions about our privacy policy, please feel free to contact us by email at Send us your privacy questions.
At the Northwoods League we consider the privacy of our visitors to be extremely important. This privacy policy document describes in detail the types of personal information is collected and recorded by northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App and how we use it.
Log Files
Like many other Web sites and mobile apps, northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App make use of log files. These files merely logs visitors to the site – usually a standard procedure for hosting companies and a part of hosting services’s analytics. The information inside the log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. This information is used to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movement around the site, and gather demographic information. IP addresses, and other such information are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.
Cookies and Web Beacons
northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App use cookies to store information about visitors’ preferences, to record user-specific information on which pages the site visitor accesses or visits, for analytics and marketing, and to personalize or customize our web page content based upon visitors’ browser type or other information that the visitor sends via their browser. We use cookies from third-party partners such as Google for marketing purposes. Google offers an Opt-Out Browser Add-On to provide website visitors the ability to prevent their data from being used by Google Analytics.
DoubleClick DART Cookie
→ Google, as a third party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App.
→ Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to our site’s visitors based upon their visit to northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App and other sites on the Internet.
→ Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy at the following URL – http://www.google.com/privacy_ads.html
Our Advertising Partners
Some of our advertising partners may use cookies and web beacons on our site. Our advertising partners include …….
- Google Ads
- AdMob (including use of the Android advertising identifier and Apple advertising identifier)
While each of these advertising partners has their own Privacy Policy for their site, an updated and hyperlinked resource is maintained here: Privacy Policies.
You may consult this listing to find the privacy policy for each of the advertising partners of northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App.
These third-party ad servers or ad networks use technology in their respective advertisements and links that appear on northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App and which are sent directly to your browser. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. Other technologies (such as cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons) may also be used by our site’s third-party ad networks to measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and/or to personalize the advertising content that you see on the site.
northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.
Third Party Privacy Policies
You should consult the respective privacy policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information on their practices as well as for instructions about how to opt-out of certain practices. northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App privacy policy does not apply to, and we cannot control the activities of, such other advertisers or web sites. You may find a comprehensive listing of these privacy policies and their links here: Privacy Policy Links.
If you wish to disable cookies, you may do so through your individual browser options. More detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers can be found at the browsers’ respective websites. What Are Cookies?
Children’s Information
We believe it is important to provide added protection for children online. We encourage parents and guardians to spend time online with their children to observe, participate in and/or monitor and guide their online activity.
northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App do not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If a parent or guardian believes that northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App has in its database the personally-identifiable information of a child under the age of 13, please contact us immediately (using the contact in the first paragraph) and we will use our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
Online Privacy Policy Only
This privacy policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website and regarding information shared and/or collected there.
This policy does not apply to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website.
Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our privacy policy and agree to its terms.
Personal Information We Collect
You may access many elements of northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App without disclosing any personal information about yourself. However, should you choose to engage with certain advanced features (e.g. submit a form, make a purchase, take a survey) available on the northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App, you may be asked to share certain personal information so those elements function properly. The personal information we collect may include, but is not limited to:
- Full name
- Email address
- Password
- Street address
- Telephone number(s)
- Payment card information
If we collect your information, in most instances, the applicable page(s) within the northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile App will include statements regarding what information is required and functionality for you to submit the required or requested information.
Update
This Privacy Policy was last updated on: Friday, December 7, 2018.
Should we update, amend or make any changes to our privacy policy, those changes will be posted here.
Team News
The curse is said to not only affect the physical well-being of its victims but also their mental and emotional state, driving them to despair and isolation. Throughout history, many cultures and societies have attempted to understand and combat the curse of shadows and thorns. Various rituals and spells have been created, passed down through generations, in an attempt to ward off or lift the curse.
Pit Spitters General Manager Named Northwoods League Executive of the Year
However, these attempts have often been met with limited success, as the curse seems to have a mind of its own. One common belief is that the curse can only be lifted by finding and rectifying the original wrong that caused it. This involves delving into the depths of history and uncovering the truth behind the curse. Often, this endeavor requires great courage and sacrifice, as the forces behind the curse are not easily defeated. The curse of shadows and thorns has been the subject of many tales and stories, both in literature and folklore. It serves as a cautionary reminder of the consequences of our actions and the importance of seeking redemption and forgiveness. In modern times, the curse of shadows and thorns continues to captivate people's imaginations. It has become a popular theme in movies, books, and video games, often serving as a central plot device that drives the story forward. Overall, the curse of shadows and thorns is a fascinating concept that has endured throughout history. It represents the dark side of human nature and the consequences of our actions. Whether it is based on actual events or purely mythological, the curse serves as a reminder of the power of forgiveness and redemption..
Reviews for "The Haunting Beauty: The Curse of Shadows and Thorn's Veil"
1. Katie - 2/5 stars - "I was really excited to read 'Curse of Shadows and Thorns' based on all the positive reviews, but I couldn't get into it at all. The characters felt flat and uninteresting, and the plot moved at a snail's pace. I was hoping for a thrilling and suspenseful read, but instead, I was left feeling bored and unengaged. The magic system was poorly explained, and it seemed like the author was making things up as they went along. Overall, 'Curse of Shadows and Thorns' was a huge disappointment for me."
2. Mark - 3/5 stars - "While I didn't hate 'Curse of Shadows and Thorns,' I didn't love it either. The story had potential, but it lacked the depth and complexity that I was expecting. The world-building was minimal, and I found it hard to believe in the magic and fantastical elements that were introduced. The characters were average and easily forgettable, making it hard for me to truly invest in their journey. It had moments of intrigue, but ultimately, I was left unsatisfied with the overall execution."
3. Emily - 2/5 stars - "I had high hopes for 'Curse of Shadows and Thorns,' but unfortunately, it fell short for me. The writing style was uninspiring, and it felt like a chore to get through each chapter. The story lacked originality and felt like a rehash of other fantasy novels I've read before. The romance subplot was predictable and didn't add much to the story. Overall, I found 'Curse of Shadows and Thorns' to be forgettable and wouldn't recommend it to others looking for a captivating fantasy read."