Journal

February 12, 2019 - Tupac and Dr. Dre had nothing but California love—for both NorCal and SoCal—but to many residents, there’s only enough love for one end. From Humboldt and the Bay Area to LA and San Diego, there’s a mild Northern California vs. Southern California rivalry on everything from weather to traffic to who has the best food and entertainment.

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February 12, 2019 - Whether you’re looking for a fling or a forever companion, navigating all the dating apps out there today can be hard. How do you initiate a conversation on each? Which one is best known for hookups? What apps are best for serious relationships? Before you give up, get educated. Here’s everything you need to know on Hinge vs. Bumble vs. Tinder, including some handy tips on how to use each.

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February 08, 2019 - It’s winter in the U.S., and while many of us enjoy wearing four or five layers, shoveling snow, and counting down the days until spring, others love the feeling of the sun on their face and their toes in the sand. For those of you in the latter category who are longing for warmer temperatures, check out this list of the best sunny winter destinations in the U.S.

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February 05, 2019 - If you’ve only ever spent Valentine’s Day with someone you love, or sobbing into your pillow because you’re alone, then it’s time to shake things up. There are so many ways to pamper yourself and schedule in some fun, whether you’ve just gone through a breakup or you haven’t dated in years.

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January 29, 2019 - Sunglasses are perhaps the most effortless, versatile accessory on the market. Slip on the right pair and you can take your look from basic to bad-ass in an instant. You can change things up just as easily by mixing and matching colors, lenses, and frames, providing endless options whether you’re chasing surf or chilling with friends at happy hour.

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January 29, 2019 - The only thing better than spending a day ripping through waist-high powder? Après beers, burgers, and other tasty pub grub that refuels like nothing else after a day on skis. Whether you’re a cross-country enthusiast or a downhill junkie, a post-adventure pint-and-nosh is certainly in order, since any kind of skiing burns mega calories.

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January 25, 2019 - We are very proud to announce that we've partnered with November Project as their official sunglasses sponsor. Over the last four years, we've made great friends with the good people at NP: we've been stoked to provide sunglasses to various events and summits, featured co-founder Brogan Graham on one of our Knockcasts, and have even shown up to 6:29am November Project workouts, right here in our hometown of San Diego.

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January 24, 2019 - Who doesn’t love the glorious feel of a few rays of sunlight kissing your skin? And, compared to the leathery, Ooompa-Loompa look of sunbaked skin that was the norm in decades past, we’ve gotten a lot smarter about sun protection while enjoying the great outdoors or just running errands in the neighborhood.

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January 10, 2019 - You don’t have to be a master chef or have the dexterity of a ninja to make your own sushi. All it takes is some specific (but easy-to-procure) ingredients and equipment, an hour of your time, and—at least the first couple goes—a good sense of humor.

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January 08, 2019 - 2018 was great, and for that we thank you, Knock Fans! Here's a little snapshot of this past year's highlights. But stay tuned for more, this year is going to be one of Knockaround's greatest!

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