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Hoewel Samsungs kleinere 7’’ Galaxy Tab door sommige media al ‘de iPad Killer’ werd genoemd, is Ollie het hier niet mee eens. Hij roept Apple’s iPad tijdens deze feestdagen uit tot best verkopende tablet PC. Britse klanten lijken het hier mee eens te zijn, en volgens een recent Kelkoo-onderzoek zal de iPad, wat consumenten betreft, de populairste keus blijven; ruim twee derde (69%) geeft er de voorkeur aan boven Samsungs Galaxy Tab (15%) en Blackberry’s Playbook (11%).

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Revalidation - for family docs

Family doctors will begin the revalidation process in 2012. While that may seem like a long time in the future, you should already start to collect evidence if you wish to earn the necessary 50 learning credits.

Luckily, revalidation does not seem like it will be too much of bureaucratic process - more paperwork is the last thing we need.

Then Again, it is essential to ensure that GPs are staying abreast of medical research and any new breakthroughs.

After all, we are the first point of contact between patients and the NHS, so it is highly important that we provide a service that can't be beat - and revalidation should ensure this.

Energy - reducing costs and carbon emissions

There are many ways to cut your carbon footprint and save money on your utility bills.

One of the most obvious and effective ways is to improve insulation in your home. However, the initial costs that are needed may put some people off paying for insulation.

Fortunately, there is help if you want to save on your energy bills. You can claim a number of grants to help cover the cost of insulating your home, as well as switching to energy efficient light bulbs.

As a result of this, you will use less energy in the home - benefiting the environment and your wallet.

Energy - cut bills through grant schemes

People throughout Britain can save money on their energy bills through a variety of government grants.

The grants, known as Warm Front in England, Warm Deal in Scotland and the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme in Wales, are designed to fund insulation in lower income homes.

In turn, this will help you cut your energy costs - one of the biggest outgoings that many households face.

Whatever part of Britain you live in, do not miss out on your government's version of the energy efficiency grant.

Not only does it remove the initial costs of insulation, it will save you money in the long-term.

Energy - the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme

I believe that many people are unaware of the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme - which means poor households in Wales could be paying more for energy than they should.

The scheme provides grants to those on low incomes to help pay for insulation - a vital part of combating fuel poverty.

I was recently able to claim a grant of £3000, which funded loft insulation, draught proofing and cavity wall insulation.

Since then, I have seen my energy bills fall, as my home is more energy efficient.

You should also ensure that you benefit from the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme, as the long-term savings are great.

Energy - grants to cut energy costs

Fuel poverty is a big problem for a lot of us, especially with winter approaching. And while insulation is probably the most effective way to combat it, the initial costs puts a lot of people off.

However, not you may be able to claim a Warm Front grant from the government. This could help to significantly reduce your energy bills.

The Warm Front grant is available in England and can provide up to £4,000 to assist with the costs of insulation, central heating and converting the energy efficient light bulbs.

And it is not just in England where we can benefit, similar grants are available in Scotland and Wales.

Energy - how to save money on utility bills

Improving the insulation in your home is a great way to cut your energy bills.

However, in addition to claiming energy efficiency grants, there is a lot more you can do to save money.

For example, you should ensure that you are with the energy supplier that provides you with the best deal. Comparing the various gas and electricity suppliers may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn't need to be.

Using a price comparison site - like I did - can save you money quickly and easily.

Combining this with an energy efficiency grant can mean you will have significantly more money each month.