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Do you plan on staying in Midtown Manhattan soon? Midtown Manhattan is home to the Rockefeller Center, Madison Square Garden, Times Square and the Empire State Building. As New York’s largest central business district, Midtown Manhattan offers many places to visit and explore. To help plan your trip to Manhattan, consider checking out the following sites.

Empire State Building:

- The Empire State Building is one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, standing 1,454 feet tall. Take a trip up to the 86th Floor Observatory at 1,050 feet or the 102nd Floor Tower at 1,224 feet.

Rockefeller Center:

- The Rockefeller Center is a complex of 18 commercial buildings between 48th and 51st street in New York City. Prominent statues and sites to see include the GE Building, which is the headquarters of NBC and the home of Saturday night live, the Statue of Atlas and the Christmas tree in the winter time.

Broadway:

- A trip to New York City is incomplete without seeing a Broadway show in the most famous theater district in the world. Consider seeing “Wicked” or “The Lion King,” which are two of the top selling Broadway shows.

Times Square:

- Located at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue, Times Square is a world landmark and a symbol for New York City. Defined by its digital advertisements and spectaculars (neon and LED signs), Times Square is quite a site and a must-see.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral:

- St. Patrick’s Cathedral is the largest decorated gothic-style Catholic Cathedral in the United States. It was built in 1858 and is located on Fifth Avenue between 50 and 51st Street. Its architecture is stunning and features white or tan marble, spires that rise 330 feet (100 meters) from street level and Charles Connick’s rose window.

Chinatown:

- New York City’s Chinatown is the largest Chinatown in the United States and offers hundreds of restaurants, fruit and fish markets and shops. Visit Chinatown to grab an inexpensive lunch and try Cantonese, Szechuan, Shanghai, Suzhou or Vietnamese cooking or to go bargain shopping in search of clothes, jewelry, souvenirs, handbags or watches.

Museum of Modern Art:

- The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is located on 53rd street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. The MoMA has been identified as the most influential museum of modern art. Select collections in the museum include architecture and design, media and performance art, prints and illustrated books, photography and painting and sculpture.

Carnegie Hall:

- Carnegie Hall is a concert venue located on Seventh Avenue two blocks south of Central Park. It is named after Andrew Carnegie, who paid for its construction in 1891. Carnegie Hall is one of the most famous venues in the United States for classical music and many of the greatest performers of classical music have performed at Carnegie Hall, including Benny Goodman, Judy Garland, Shirley Bassey and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Carnegie Hall presents 250 performances each season as well as films, lectures, readings and museum exhibits at its festivals.

Midtown Manhattan has many neighborhoods with both historic sites and modern business centers. Additional sights in Midtown include the Grand Central Terminal, the United Nations Headquarters and the New York Public Library. When you visit Midtown Manhattan, ask your concierge about the sites closest to your hotel–and feel free to window shop as you walk through Manhattan’s bustling city streets.

Tips for Staying in Midtown Manhattan:

With so much to see and do in Midtown Manhattan picking the right hotel is essential. There are many hotels in New York City, including some great boutique Manhattan Broadway hotels and even pet friendly hotels

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The Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday night at 7:00pm EST when they battle at Madison Square Garden in a game that can be seen on FOX PITT, MSG or Versus. NHL odds have the Penguins listed as 135-moneyline favorites against the Rangers while the game’s total is sitting at 5.5 UNDER -125. Ruslan Fedotenko had a goal and an assist to lead the Penguins over the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Tuesday night. Pittsburgh won as -175 in hockey betting picks while the game played UNDER the 5.5-goal total at online sportsbooks.

The Penguins one by only one goal as the US Olympic hero, Ryan Miller of the Sabres, sat out still recuperating after a draining two weeks in Vancouver. The Olympic gold medal winner, Sidney Crosby also saw limited action only playing for 17.5 minutes in the win. “It’s not bad, [despite] going on a long flight and getting here and getting right back in the swing of things,” Crosby said after the game. “I’ll try to manage my rest as we go along here, but I felt all right considering all that.” Heading into tonight’s game, the Penguins are 37-22-4 in NHL odds for the season, 6-4 when playing on Thursday and 4-6 after playing Buffalo. Bet the Penguins -135 favorites in hockey betting picks on the road against the Rangers with up to 155% in total bonuses and a 100% poker bonus.

Brandon Dubinsky’s second period marker was the winner as the Rangers dumped the Ottawa Senators 4-1 on Tuesday night. New York cashed as +155 road underdogs in NHL odds while the game resulted in a PUSH on the 5-goal total set by sportsbooks. The Rangers netted 4 second period goals while Henrik Lundqvist made 24 saves to help New York and cruise to their third straight win. “I just thought we stayed with it,” Rangers coach John Tortorella said after the game. “Even though we were down 1-0 — the first shot goes in — I thought we played a good first period. I thought we were pretty good through the neutral zone, our forechecking was coming, we give up an odd-man rush that cost us but we stayed with it and continued to just try to play a simple game. Bet the Rangers +115 underdogs at home in NHL hockey betting picks at online sportsbooks against the Penguins for tonight’s game.

Heading into tonight’s match-up, New York is 29-27-7 in NHL odds for the season, 3-7 when playing on Thursday and 5-5 after playing Ottawa. The Rangers are 9-3 straight up in their last 12 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh and 4-1 straight up in their last 5 games. The Penguins are 7-1 straight up in their last 8 games when playing New York. The total has gone UNDER in hockey betting picks for 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games when playing on the road against the Rangers while the total has gone OVER in 5 of New York’s last 7 games when playing the Penguins. Vegas odds at Hilton sportsbook have the Pittsburgh Penguins -130 favorites against the New York Rangers +120 with a total of 5.5 UNDER -120.

Badge reels are a popular way to display ID cards, badges, and proximity cards. If you don’t know what a badge reel is, it is an item that attaches to an individual’s clothing so that the person can wear his/her ID. The ID is attached to a retractable cord that makes it easy for the person to pull out his/her ID and swipe it for access to secured areas. There are a lot of different badge reels available these days, so this article will take a look at what’s out there so you can choose the appropriate badge reels for your workplace or other organization.

A very basic type of badge reel is the no-twist variety. These reels contain a piece of plastic on the cord to prevent your ID card from getting twisted around. These items can either be clipped to a belt or you can attach the swivel back to your clothing. There are a lot of different colors available, so you’re bound to find the right one for your employees or volunteers.

Round badge-reels are very popular, especially since you can customize them with your company’s colors and/or logo. These badge reels can either be opaque or translucent and you can get them with a spring clip or belt clip so they can be easily attached to clothing. Some round badge reels have a reinforced vinyl strap that helps ensure your ID will stay attached to the reel at all times. Square badge reels are very similar to round ones, except that they are square. Both the round and square badge reels have a cord that is 34 inches or longer.

If displaying your company’s logo is important, you will be pleased to know that you can buy a Logoreel badge reel. These items have an imprint area that is 150% larger than the ones found on regular badge reels. That way your logo can be seen more easily. The cord is slightly longer and each reel has two different attachment options: a belt clip and a loop that can be easily attached to a lanyard. These are some of the most versatile badge reels you can buy. If you like the idea of attaching a badge reel to a lanyard but you don’t need the extra real estate for your logo, lanyard badge-reels are worth a look. Some lanyard reels are known as “Smart Reel” products because the cord will stay extended unless you press a button to retract it. (There are also Smart Reels that stand alone as opposed to being part of lanyard.)

Carabiner and heavy-duty badge-reels are both good choices if you need badge reels that are high-quality. Both of these types of reels can be customized so you can show off your company’s identity. Some of the carabiner badge reels can be attached to your clothing in two different ways (lanyard and belt clip), plus they won’t twist around. Meanwhile, heavy-duty badge reels have a belt clip and you can choose from several different styles of cords, including chain-link, nylon, and steel wire. These reels range from 18 to 24 inches long.

Finally, there are three other styles of reels you may want to look at. First, there are heart-shaped reels that are available in pink and have a pink ribbon on them to promote breast cancer awareness. (Other colors, such as red, are also available and lack the ribbon graphic.) If you (or your employees) tend to lose track of your keys, you can get key reels that clip on to your belt, so you always know where your keys are. And for you outdoor enthusiasts, there are sports clips that are customizable and can easily clip on to your jacket or backpack. These are especially great for skiers because they can hold on to your lift ticket.

Holding on to your ID card, badge, or keys can be easy when you have the right badge reel holder. Now that you’re aware of the many different types of badge reels, you can pick out just the right one for your needs.