Riley Bates
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Classical piano student at Juilliard. Living in Brooklyn dueling piano bar. Just trying to make it in the Big City.
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Reasons Ergomotion Adjustable Beds Allow for a Healthier, More Restful Sleep
I never thought about seriously purchasing an adjustable bed like the Ergomotion until pretty recently. When I was a kid, I would visit my grandmother's apartment with my family and I was always intrigued by her bed. There were two reasons for this—one, her cats always hid beneath it, and I was obsessed with befriending these furry creatures. Two, my grandmother was always trying out different types of beds. First, she had a waterbed, which I was always darkly tempted to jump on just to test it out and see if it'd pop. (Great kid, right?)
By Riley Bates7 years ago in Longevity
10 Fascinating Books About Rock Stars
Three things that are certain in the lives of rock stars: sex, drugs, and rock and roll. It is through these three things that make each one of their individual lives unique, fascinating, and worth reading about. If you are a fan of any rock star, then you may as well already know the consistent patterns of early drug use, quick rises to fame, and rags to riches stories. Rock stars live a life that we can only dream of, which makes these stories about their lives so fascinating to read about.
By Riley Bates7 years ago in Beat
The Best Rated Songs on Spotify Right Now
The music industry is a competitive landscape, and artists of all genres share the dream of their music being consumed by millions. Once they make it to the charts, however, their music then becomes almost impossible to ignore. None of these stars' chart-topping reign ever lasts forever, though. We've gathered some of the best rated songs on Spotify right now so that you don't miss a beat, literally. Check out which artists have become today's most frequently played, loved, and then played again... and again, and again on Spotify's global charts.
By Riley Bates7 years ago in Beat
How to Use BB Cream Like a Pro
BB cream, which stands for beauty balm, is a makeup hybrid that not only leaves your skin looking flawless, but also plays a large part in any skincare routine. Celebrity makeup artists and dermatologists suggest using BB cream for those who suffer from dry skin and for overall color correction.
By Riley Bates7 years ago in Blush
Where to Invest in Housing in 2018
If you're deciding on whether to invest in the stock market or in real estate, there's potential any path you choose if you put your mind to it. If you're considering the latter route, keep in mind that part of investing in real estate is picking the right region to rent out or resell properties.
By Riley Bates8 years ago in Trader
My Worst Date Story: Do You Wanna Get Burritos?
So back when I was still single and ready to mingle, I finally gave Tinder a try after many failed attempts at meeting people in real life. I was just too weird and awkward to start conversations with strangers face-to-face and I had no idea if they found me attractive or not. I sort of thought Tinder was a way of "giving up." Like yup, you've finally admitted it to yourself, you suck at social interaction. Welcome to being a Millennial.
By Riley Bates8 years ago in Humans
World's Weirdest Musical Instruments
Since the dawn of mankind, music has been a crucial part of our society, giving rise to a variety of music styles and customs - and also to some very strange instruments. The love of sublime melody has translated into ingenious musical concoctions ranging from nature-based instruments to innovative variations of more common instruments. Here is a list of our top picks of the weirdest instruments ever invented.
By Riley Bates9 years ago in Beat
