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After Labor Day it’s just a matter of time until summer slips away and we are surrounded by autumn air. Take advantage of the fall season and head outdoors, or do something a little different than usual. The West Coast is a gorgeous place to be come autumn, and here are a few of our favorite fall activities. All of these ideas are great for families, friends and couples who are looking for something new to do.

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You’ve got your iPad and you’re obsessed with it of course, but do you have the right cover for it? You will want to protect your favorite new toy, and keep it looking fashionable, by accessorizing it with one of these fashionable and functional designer iPad cases or covers. Varying in price and purpose, these cool covers will keep your precious iPad safe and sound.

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At Estates West, we are all dog-lovers. Almost every one of us has a four-legged friend, and so we consider our furry pals when we book our vacations, since putting them in the kennel is just not good enough for us anymore. Travelling with your pet is now the norm, and something that many frequent travelers expect when booking hotel rooms. When you check-in to a luxury hotel, your every need should be taken care of, and that includes the needs of your furry friends. High-end hospitality brands like JW Marriott, Four Seasons and Fairmont have all embraced the needs of pet-owners, which is truly a much-appreciated service for those with pets. At Estates West, we have travelled with our dogs and resorts have been very accommodating, making our vacations that much better. For your consideration, here is a list of the most dog-friendly regions in the United States, according to www.dogfriendly.com. It gives some good ideas to think about when taking your pooch on its next holiday. And remember to ask the hotel if they are pet-friendly. If they are not, you may want to take your business elsewhere. This list takes into account the dog-friendly accommodations in these towns, as well as things to do with your dog, beaches, parks and dog-friendly patio dining.

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What year do you remember as the first time it was “cool” (no pun intended) to have solar? As far back as 20 years ago, slapping big shiny solar panels on your roof, put you in a small group of people who shared a strange new status symbol. For many Arizona residents, power from the sun seemed at first to be the best idea since air conditioning.  Yet the interest in solar seemed to wane almost as fast as a winter in Phoenix. Why is that? You might think Arizona would naturally be the leader in solar power in the USA. With sunshine almost every day, and plenty of land available, we really should be. The fact is New Jersey leads the nation in solar power production, with Arizona coming in at the third place mark. It is the goal of Kal Kapur, CEO of Diversified Solar LLC, to change that and he intends to do it by making Arizona residents and businesses aware of the “hot” new environmental benefits and cost-savings that solar power can now offer. Benefits that may eventually put Arizona in the solar power lead, right where Kal feels we should be.

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