Why Oracle Certification is Necessary and Who Needs It?

Written By Lingkar Dunia on Monday, January 30, 2012 | 7:00 AM

Who Needs an Oracle Certification and Why?

Today, IT specialists have become an integral element of many business set-ups. But it is important to remember that this is a fast moving industry. That is why it is vital for all IT professionals to keep up-to-date with the most recent innovations and developments in both hardware and software. It is only by having a thorough understanding of the latest skills and knowledge that those working within information technology can remain competitive. Without it, employers will look elsewhere, instead seeking out those who can prove they have the necessary levels of competence.

That is where Oracle certification comes in. As an internationally recognized program, Oracle certification demonstrates that an IT specialist has the relevant expertise. It acts as a badge of integrity, validating someone�s capability within the field of information technology.


When is an Oracle Certification Necessary?

So who, exactly, needs an Oracle Certification? Firstly, if you work within the IT profession, you need to ensure you stick out from the crowd. Competition can be fierce, and you must remain at the forefront of your field if you are going to be noticed by employers. Having an Oracle certification under your belt will enable you to set yourself apart from other IT specialists, as you will have the advantage of an industry-recognized qualification that signifies your proficiency.

On the flip side, if you are an employer searching for an IT expert to join your team, you need to feel confident that you have chosen the right candidate. By selecting someone with Oracle certification, you can rest assured that your employee has the level of skill that will ultimately benefit your business.

Alternatively, you may wish to provide your existing staff with additional IT training. Allowing your workforce to obtain an Oracle certification will give them the chance to learn and develop new skills, which in turn can be reinvested back into your company. It also shows your commitment both to the success of your company and to your employees, garnering a greater sense of loyalty and dedication which, in turn, is also beneficial to the overall success of your operation.

Importance of Oracle Certification Program:

If you wish to work towards an Oracle certification, you must first decide which certification path to follow. There are a variety of disciplines on offer, including database, Java and middleware, applications and server and storage systems. When you have identified which option will complement your requirements, you can prepare for your exams in whatever way suits you best. Whether it is instructor-led training or accessing online resources, you will benefit from a wide range of guidance and instruction. After you pass your exams, you will be sent an Oracle certification program success kit, officially declaring your IT abilities.

Once a basic foundation of skill has been attained, you can continue to progress by upgrading your certification path. There are three grades of Oracle certification, which are: Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) and Oracle Certified Master (OCM). This tiered system offers you the chance to improve upon your current level of qualification, giving you the opportunity to grow within the IT marketplace and continually improve both your ability to work within this competitive industry and your own continuous personal development as an IT specialist.
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Novak Djokovic - Final Press Conference

NOVAK DJOKOVIC:  Many of you stayed this late.  Thank you.  

Q.  We have to.  

NOVAK DJOKOVIC:  I know you have to, but make it look like you want to.  (Laughter.) 

Q.  Was that the greatest win of your life? 

NOVAK DJOKOVIC:  Ah, yes.  Right now, yes.  

Probably Wimbledon because Wimbledon is right up there next to this one because it's just the tournament that I always dreamed of winning.  

But this one I think comes out on the top because just the fact that we played almost six hours is incredible, incredible.  I think it's probably the longest finals in the history of all Grand Slams, and just to hear that fact is making me cry, really.  

I'm very proud just to be part of this history, part of the elite of the players that have won this tournament for several times, and I was very flattered to be playing in front of Rod Laver, in front of the alltime greats, and in front of 15,000 people that stayed until 1:30 a.m. 

It's incredible, really. 

Q.  How did you keep going in that situation? 

NOVAK DJOKOVIC:  Look, you know, it's finals.  It was the fifth set.  I had lots of chances to finish the match in the fourth, but he came up with some incredible serves and incredible points.  

So he deserved to prolong the match in the fifth set, and then really both of us could have won the match.  It could have gone either way.  I felt my body started to slow down, but on the other hand, I was aware of the fact that he's not as well feeling that great and fresh on the court. 

I'm sure that physically it's taking a toll on him, as well.  So I tried mentally to hang in there, to hold my composure, to hold my emotions.  And, you know, even when I was 42 down I still pushed myself up to the limit.  

You know, one of the points I think of the match was at 4All, fifth, the first point after 35, 40shot rally I think we both went down on our knees. 

But these kind of matches  I'm a professional tennis player.  I'm sure any other colleague tennis player would say the same:  We live for these matches.  We work every day.  We're trying to dedicate all our life to this sport to come to the situation where we play sixhour match for a Grand Slam title. 

Q.  Apart from the breathing problems you have been having, what other physical issues did you have to go through today and during the tournament? 

NOVAK DJOKOVIC:  Everything you can imagine.  (Smiling.) 

I mean, I don't think it's worth of talking now about these things.  I mean, I overcomed everything, and that's the most important thing for me.  

And to be able to mentally hang in there and physically, you know? I mean, it was obvious on the court for everybody who has watched the match that both of us, physically, we took the last drop of energy that we had from our bodies.  

You know, I think it was just the matter of maybe luck in some moments and matter of, you know, wanting this more than maybe other player in the certain point. 

You know, it's just incredible effort. 

Q.  It was remarkable achievement.  Rafa spoke about enjoying the suffering, actually building for this moment and enjoying the suffering.  

NOVAK DJOKOVIC:  I absolutely agree with him.  I think I maybe had a similar feeling in couple of matches, but nothing like this.  You know, you are in pain, you are suffer, you know that you're trying to activate your legs, you're trying to push yourself another point, just one more point, one more game. 

You're going through so much suffering your toes are bleeding.  Everything is just outrageous, you know, but you're still enjoying that pain. 

So I would agree with that comment of Rafa. 

Q.  Can you talk us through your postmatch celebration with the shirt ripping, et?cetera, and do you have energy to celebrate further tonight? 

NOVAK DJOKOVIC:  I don't know.  It's already 4:00 a.m.  I don't know how far I can go, but right now I'm up for everything.  (Laughter.) 

Q.  Maybe some breakfast? 

NOVAK DJOKOVIC:  Breakfast?  

Q.  Yeah.  

NOVAK DJOKOVIC:  I don't know.  Food is not on my mind right now.  (Smiling.) 

Q.  You talked about believing you could repeat 2011.  If it's going to be this tough, do you really want to go through this four times? 

NOVAK DJOKOVIC:  Well, if that's the way, you know, then I guess I will have to go through it.  I will have to accept it the way it is.  

I mean, I'm not really concerned about the rest of the year how physically I'm gonna endure and all of that.  It's just the start of the year.  I'm gonna have some weeks off now, and I'm gonna try to enjoy this victory as much as I can.  

Then back to office, you know, back to work, preparation.  There is much that awaits for me, but I definitely should enjoy the present moment. 

Q.  Can you go back to the 44 point, 31ball rally.  You hit the backhand; you miss it; you fall on your back.  Was there any point when you're on your back and you're thinking, Maybe I should just stay down; I had a great year last year and I don't want to get up? 

NOVAK DJOKOVIC:  No, not at that point.  At that point I was just thinking of getting some air and trying to recover for next point. 

A thousand thoughts going through the mind, you know.  Trying to separate the right from wrong, trying to prioritize the next point and taking it step by step.  

I mean, I'm playing against one of the greatest players ever, you know, the player that is so mentally strong, and he always comes up with his best game and best shots at the right moments. 

We both knew that we can't really go too far in the rallies, so you could feel that we all tried to hit the ball as much as? as hard as we could and tried to go for winners. 

You know, he's not usually the one that takes the advantage over the point in being aggressive and hitting full shots.  He always tries to construct the point, and, you know, playing some variety in that game. 

But then in the last game when I was serving I had a feeling that he was really trying to step into the backhand and forehand and just try to go for everything or nothing. 

That's what I have done in game before, so at that stage you have nothing left. 

Q.  In the last game you were crossing yourself after the break point.  Did you actually say a prayer at that point? 

NOVAK DJOKOVIC:  Yeah.  I mean, yeah.  I was trying to find every possible help and energy that I can.  It paid off, I guess.  

Q.  Is there any part of you that feels a little bit sorry for Rafa?  I mean, he keeps coming up against you in the final and he keeps losing.  

NOVAK DJOKOVIC:  Well, you know, I was in that position.  I was in that position a couple years ago, you know, losing most of the semifinals and finals against him and Roger in Grand Slams so I know how it feels.  

I really thought what I said sincerely on the court, is that unfortunately there had to only be one winner because we both gave it all.  We both put 100% of our abilities on the court and played to the last moment. 

Unfortunately there couldn't be two winners, but he definitely deserved to be a winner as well tonight.  You know, I would be saying same thing if I'm sitting here as a loser. 

Q.  How much time do you take off now? 

NOVAK DJOKOVIC:  I don't know.  I don't know.  I have to sit down with the team, but I'm definitely gonna take off at least two weeks. 

Q.  You are on the road to a Grand Slam if you win Roland Garros.  How important will be your preparation for the French Open? 

NOVAK DJOKOVIC:  Very important, you know.  I'm prioritizing Grand Slams this year, as every year, and Olympic Games.  I think that's one of my highest goals. 

That doesn't mean of course that I'm not gonna prepare well and perform my best on the other tournaments.  It's just that, you know, the Grand Slams matter the most.  

So I want to do well and I want to get the first final at least in Paris, you know.  I have never been in finals there, and I have a feeling that I'm ready this year to achieve that. 
 
Q.  Were you pleased when they gave you the chair in the ceremony? 

NOVAK DJOKOVIC:  Oh, yes, very pleased.  I think we both were.  We both respect and? we are very much aware of the ceremonies and how they go.  Everybody has to talk, of course.  We agree with that.  

But, you know, if they could only consider a little bit our condition at that point, you know, and I think they did.  That's why I want to thank them for those chairs, because it saved our legs. 

Q.  After this tennis overdose you just had, what are you going to say to your friends or acquaintances?  Don't talk about tennis for a week or...  

NOVAK DJOKOVIC:  Please. 

Q.  Or a month? 

NOVAK DJOKOVIC:  Please, yes.  I'm gonna definitely try to get that message to them (smiling). 

Q.  You had a brutal match against Murray, very, very tough, and then came back with one day less rest and won in a long match like that.  How did you do it in terms of recovery?  Was it really hard?  Did you find a solution to help things out with regard to the breathing problems you had in the last match? 

NOVAK DJOKOVIC:  Generally it's very important to prepare well.  Everybody has a different routine and different scheduling and program of practicing and recovering, and, you know, just preparing for what's coming up. 

It's an individual sport, so we all try to rely on the people who are traveling with us.  That's why I have said on the court is this is a team effort, you know, because I couldn't do it myself.  I need all these people to take care of every aspect of my career, for my body, in order for me to be able to be ready to perform the way I did. 
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Novak Djokovic - Post Match Celebrations









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The new Game of Thrones Season 2 Teaser Trailer "Shadow" is out.

Written By Lingkar Dunia on Sunday, January 29, 2012 | 6:21 PM


The Game of Thrones Season 2 teaser "Shadow" is out and to me, the most poignant bit in the teaser trailer is when the bald, plump eunuch, Varys tells Tyrion Lannister this - "Power resides where men believe it resides. It's a trick, a shadow on the wall. And, a very small man can cast a very large shadow,"


Set to be out on HBO, 1st April this year.




CANT WAIT!

Will get on a Season 1 marathon soon ;D
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Facebook to go public

Any spare cash to invest?

Facebook will begin the process of becoming a publicly-listed company this week, valuing the social networking site at between $75bn (£48bn) and $100bn, reports suggest.

The company plans to file papers with the US financial watchdog on Wednesday, according to the Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal.

The flotation later this year would raise about $10bn, they reported.

This would be one of the biggest share sales seen on Wall Street.

It would dwarf the $1.9bn raised by Google when it went public in 2004.

It would still, however, be some way short of the $20bn raised by carmaker General Motors in November 2010.
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Novak Djokovic - Retains The Australian Open

Ok, I am not going to lie.  I wanted Rafa to win this match today.  I am a fan of both players but wanted Rafa to try level the playing field a bit.  A believe that having these two great players pushing each others to incredible heights is so wonderful to watch and I want it to continue.

But Novak had other ideas and I can take nothing away from that performace.  He looked literally dead on his feet, he collapsed on the ground during the 5th set and I was not sure if he would be able to gather the energy to get up again.

But he did and reached so deep inside himself I am sure he almost reached Serbia to find the strength to push himself over the finish line for him to be able to collapse again to the court but this time in victory.

I felt so sorry for both the players to have to stand there, then finally sit and wait through all those boring bloody speeches.  Kind words from both players and frankly I am surprised they had the energy to speak.

Now what is next for Novak, how does he top this match?  Can he ever do better than this?  I believe his next tournament is scheduled to be Dubai where he is going for the Quad, 4 in a row.  Will he still play or will he take a very well earned rest to soak up all he has achieved?

I guess we will know in a few days time, when Novak has got his breath back.  Until then, Ajde No1e!
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Facebook to Submit IPO and "FB" as Stock Symbol

Written By Lingkar Dunia on Saturday, January 28, 2012 | 12:02 PM

Facebook have decided to submit its Initial Public Offering (IPO) as soon as possible and according to the rumors company has made decision to file-up IPO on 1st Feb, 12. After filling IPO Facebook will become the world's largest online social network and one of the world�s most valuable companies but the question is "What will be the Stock Symbol of Facebook in Stock Markets?" and "On which Exchange Facebook will prefer to be listed?� The answer of the first question is still unknown but the answer of second one has already been revealed.

Facebook�s Stock Symbol will be �FB� and it can use it on either Stock Exchange. There are already many popular online websites and companies had registered with their most popular symbols like Google with GOOG symbol, Microsoft with MSFT? symbol, Yahoo with YHOO? symbol, Apple with AAPL symbol and now it�s time for Facebook to get register itself in most promising revenue platform to engaged with global audience. Soon you will able to see "FB" as Facebook's Stock Symbol.

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FBI to Start Monitor Facebook, Twitter and Social Media Activities

The Federal Bureau of Investigation from U.S.A a.k.a. F.B.I. needs your help to develop and transform a Tool or Program which helps them to monitor and track Social Media and Social Networking websites like Facebook and Twitter. But why FBI needs to monitor Social Media? Because they want to stop the maximum numbers of online crimes and activities which are increasing rapidly. Everyday people like to share everything through social media websites like Facebook and Twitter which allow people to commit a online crime.


According to the recent report from The Guardian because of people's online sharing activity, the FBI is working on a programing tool which will allow FBI to monitor and track websites like Facebook and Twitter more effectively in order to help fight crime. The programing tool on which FBI working and hoping to build doesn�t sound very threatening. It includes requests and activities for automated searches of not only social media but also legitimate news websites like BBC, CNN and Fox News, automated alerting when certain conditions are met, and mapping capability that includes not only terrorist information but also weather, embassy, traffic, and the like.

So if you want to know more about F.B.I's Tracking and Monitoring Tool and wants to help FBI in transforming and building programing tool than you can read all the requirements of the requested system at 12 page Request for Information (RFI).
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ISLAND OF THE LOST

Written By Lingkar Dunia on Friday, January 27, 2012 | 6:17 PM

It's in production

Or, at least, at South Pacific Pix they tell me that the script is being written ...



Yes, I am talking about Island of the Lost, the castaway story that has brought me a lot of fans.


Today I received one of those neat letters, this one from Queensland, Australia.
Hi Joan,

I am writing to tell you how much I thoroughly enjoyed reading "Island of the lost"

It was inspiring and I couldn't put it down. I was so enthralled by the imagery and the language you employed so seamlessly, that I was able to conjure up in my minds eye, the most vivid of images. Have you ever thought about having this masterpiece made into a motion picture? Couldn't you just imagine someone like Peter Jackson directing such an offering? With todays wonderful technology, it is possible to create almost any scene imaginable and I can imagine that your telling of this amazing story would be treated with great respect. Nothing needs to be changed and I think it is capable of being turned into a cinematic masterpiece.

Just had to say that, and would help in any way possible to make it happen.

Fantstic stuff Joan, and I would love to see this story told on the big screen.

Nick Gane
 
Thanks, Nick, and many thanks for the permission to publish your great letter on my blog



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2011 Fantastic Year for Self-Published Freethy

One million titles sold in just one year

As usual, I had a scan through the NYT bestsellers list (print and eBooks) looking for self-published successes on the level of Chan and Hocking, but found only two, today.  One was Darcie Chan's Mill River Recluse, which I am pleased to see still doing so well.  The other was a new name to me.

Barbara Freethy

A writer who has published with Simon & Schuster (she is still on their website) and other major houses, she has taken her backlist titles after reversion of rights, and published them herself, with dramatic success.

Unlike most independently published authors, who kick off sales by asking just  $0.99, Freethy priced her books between $2.99 and $5.99.  Nonetheless, they sold extremely well, to the tune of 1,000,000 in just one year.

Over the past twelve months, eight of Freethy's seventeen self-published titles have hit the New York Times and/or USA Today Bestseller List.

In a word, she made gold in books that had been taking up space in her closet.  Having a following already would have helped a lot, but still it is amazing.

According to Theresa Horner, VP Content B&N Digital Products, "Barbara Freethy's self-publishing success proves that digitizing books can boost readership and breathe new life into older titles. Her backlist titles through PubIt!, Barnes & Noble's fast and free digital self-publishing platform, have consistently landed her at the top of the BN.com eBook list. We're thrilled for Barbara and we look forward to helping her sell the next million!"

She is traditionally published, too, currently being with Pocket.  However, Freethy is planning to self-publish e-book originals in the future. "I am excited about the opportunity to not only make all of my books available again, but also to publish new works more frequently, allowing me to better respond to the demands of my readers."

Freethy's books are sold through online retailers Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Apple, Sony and Kobo. They are also distributed through Smashwords and Overdrive to libraries and other online retailers.

You can read about her on her WEBSITE
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Novak Djokovic - Semi Final Photos

I normally only post around 10 match photos but as today was an EPIC match with many great photos so I will post more today. Enjoy.
























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Novak Djokovic - Semi Final Press Conference

Here is what Novak has had to say following the marathon semi final against Andy Murray:

Q. During the match, you got messages coming in from around the world people wondering how you managed to look so dead in the second and third sets and still managed to come through. How did you manage to come through?

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: You have to find strength in those moments and energy, and that keeps you going, I guess. At this level, very few points decide the winner, as it was the case tonight.

I think we both went through a physical crisis. You know, him at the fourth set, me all the way through the second and midway through the third. Had some chances in those sets.

But it was a very even match throughout, from the first to the last point. As I said on the court, I think we both found it easier to break each other's serve rather than just, you know, serve it out and keep our serve going.

We both have great returns, and it was very difficult because we put a lot of pressure on each other's serve. So even though I was 5-2 up in the fifth, I knew even playing against the wind on 5-3 I'm not the favorite in that game, you know. It's proven to be the truth.

But I held my composure. I was happy to react the way I did and win in the end.

Q. This breathing problem, are you seeing a doctor about it or is it related to hayfever or something?

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Yeah, I've seen doctor and I've talked with some people. I don't know. I've talked with couple of players that have a little allergy problems this year in Australia for now reason, ones they didn't have in last couple years but they had reactions this year.

I suppose that's my problem, as well. I've been trying to, you know, do everything possible to clear that out. But, you know, we are all surrounded with the flowers. It's really difficult to take that away. But still, you know, I mean, no excuses.

It was very physical from both sides, from both players all the way through the end. For these kind of matches, you really practice all your life to be able to be a winner out of five sets.

Q. You played many tough matches in your career. Where do you rank this one?

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Definitely one of the best - under the circumstances. I had a couple matches in New York against Roger in last couple years which can be compared to this one.

But time-wise, I think this was one of the longest, if not the longest, that I've played in the later stages of a Grand Slam.

Yeah, I have to be satisfied. I have to be happy. As I said, as a tennis player, you practice hard every single day knowing that you will get an opportunity to be part of such a great match and on such a high level.

Q. You know Andy pretty well. Have you noticed a difference in his attitude compared to last year's final?

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Yes. He was more confident on the court. He was taking his chances. He was being more aggressive. I think he was playing better.

Q. What effect do you think it will have to have spent so much physical energy and have to play Nadal?

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: There is no secret it is going to be physical again. I will do my best to recover. I have a day and a half. I will try to get as much sleep and recovery program underway and hope for the best.

I think that's going to be crucial, you know, for me to recover and to be able to perform my best, because Rafa is fit. He's been playing well. He had an extra day. He definitely wants to win this title.

Q. Do you take any encouragement from the fact when Rafa won it here a couple years ago the role was reversed?

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: I mean, we are all different so we all have different scheduling, different programs that we respect with our teams. We all have different bodies that require more or less time to recover, so I can't really compare that to him.

But I have been in similar situations, let's say, before where I had the long matches and I'm supposed to play, like, for example, a couple years back with Roger I had a very long match, and then the next day I was supposed to play finals.

So, you know, we are familiar with these kind of conditions and situations, so we will try to take the best out of it and recover.

Q. What will you do for the next 48 hours to get yourself ready?

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: As I said, try to get as much sleep. I don't think I'll practice much. I think I had enough time spent on the court. Now it's all about recovery.

Q. You had a great run against Rafa whenever you met him last year. What, if at all, will that play on your mind or on his mind?

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: That's something that we are about to see, you know, on Sunday. Yet again, I'm repeating that physically I need to be fit. I know that I maybe have a mental edge because I've won six finals the five or six times we played in 2011 and I've had lots of success against him.

On the other hand, it's a new year. It's a new challenge. It's a different situation. As I said, he has maybe a day advantage over me for recovery and for getting ready for the finals.

That's going to be my main priority and concern the next day and a half, to physically be able to perform my best and be ready to play five sets.

If I am able to do that, then I can believe that I can win.

Q. Were you ever scared in this match, a thought that ever came to you that you might lose this match?

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Definitely. It was so close. Both of us believed that we can win, and that's how we played. We played with courage a lot of shots. In decisive moments we were aggressive and wanting to win this match.

I think crowd enjoyed as much as we did in competing. It could have easily gone the other way. He was couple of points away from winning the match, so I was lucky to go as a winner.

Q. Comparing him to when you saw him here a year ago, is his forehand a very much more aggressive shot?

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Yes.

Q. Technically changed, as well?

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Well, I mean, you can't significantly change in technique a stroke, especially if you're at this level. He's already a complete player. Even last year he was.

It's a matter of, you know, having a little bit of luck combined with a choice of the right shots at the right moments, and that's it.

I mean, he's so close to winning the Grand Slam. He's one of the best players in the world, that's for sure.

Q. Did he give you a reminder that as No. 1 it's going to be very, very hard for you to keep your No. 1 ranking, let alone stay in the top 3?

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: I'm very much aware of that fact. Obviously there is Rafa, Roger, and Andy who have been probably my biggest rivals in the last couple years. I managed to get to the No. 1 place, win a couple of Grand Slams last year, and have the best year of my career.

I'm aware now that everyone wants to win the major title, get that No. 1 spot. It's normal. It's something I'm prepared for. I've been working hard in the off-season.

The year is long. It's a great way for me to start the year, playing finals in the Australian Open, first Grand Slam of the year. It's going to be huge confidence boost for me to continuation of the season.

Q. You had some breathing problems in the middle of that match. How do they compare to some previous matches you've had in the past? Was it worse or about the same?

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: As I said, we both had some physical crisis and felt the difficult physical moments probably end of second and beginning of the third. I mean, that reflected a little bit on my game. I wasn't taking my shots any more. Every time we got to a longer rally, I made mistakes. That's what happened with him in fourth.

So it's normal to expect that. We are competing on a very high level where each points goes to 10 and plus rallies. You have to expect that you have some ups and downs throughout the match.

Q. How do you solve it, with medication during the match?

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: No. You try to get energized in every way. A lot of liquids, try to eat something, as well, that gives you energy.

Q. Your girlfriend was in a lovely red dress today. She stood up many times cheering for you in crucial moments. You were looking at her, as well. Did that help you that she was here and she was standing up there?

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Of course. She is my love and my big support. It's great to have her around. You know, we had lots of success together. She's been present at the US Open and Wimbledon and many other tournaments that I have won.

Actually, she was present at the first tournament I ever won in Amersfoort in 2006. We have a long relationship and understanding, so it's great to have her there.

Q. Do you think missing the warmup tournaments here in Australia has been a help to your fitness?

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Could be. You know, I've said before that my goal was physically, mentally to prepare for the Australian Open. I played so many matches in 2011 that I didn't need any, you know, warmup events or any first-week events in 2012 seasons.

I played in Abu Dhabi couple matches against top players, so I felt that I am ready.

Q. Have you seen Rafa's matches during this tournament?

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Yes.

Q. What do you think of his play?

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: I mean, the last one I've seen is obviously against Roger. It was a fantastic match I think from both of them. Roger started off really well. It was an incredible effort from Rafa to come back and some incredible passing shots. That's why he's a champion. That's why he's one of the best players to ever play this game. He's never giving up. He has a fighting spirit. He has very few weaknesses.

Yeah, I mean, he's very much eager and motivated to win the title - as much as I am. It's the final. It's unpredictable what's going to happen.

Q. The four of you have real clear water between the other players behind you in the sense that you're always in this point of the tournaments. Has that been contributory to each of you keeping each other honest, motivated, and the desire of winning in an era when there are yourself and three others?

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Well, it's great for the sport to have I think more candidates to win the major titles; whereas maybe three, four years ago it was only Roger and Rafa. It was only two, and now we have four.

I mean, it's great. I wouldn't exclude Berdych and Tsonga. Tsonga played finals of the World Tour Finals.

There are more players in that group. There are more players that are really believing they can win against the top four. But it's an incredible effort. It takes a lot of effort for top four to be here where we are.

Obviously that confidence and maybe mental advantage and experience that we have in the major events, playing on this high level, helps us to be where we are.
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Novak Djokovic - Into The Final

My God I am knackered after watching that match!!!! God knows how Novak is feeling.

I am in work now so no time for a full report but once the Presser & media reports are available I'll post them here.

Ajdeeeeeeeee No1e!!!!!!!!!

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Novak Djokovic - Open Drive Video



Courtesy: AustralianOpen
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Novak Djokovic - The Story So Far

Written By Lingkar Dunia on Thursday, January 26, 2012 | 9:57 AM

Courtesy: JeanAngel25

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Dolly Parton turned down Elvis

Written By Lingkar Dunia on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 | 1:25 PM

And justifiably so

He just wanted her publishing rights.
Country icon Dolly Parton refused to let Elvis Presley record her hit song I Will Always Love You because she didn't want to give up the publishing rights to the track.

The 9 to 5 singer reveals The King was a big fan of her 1970s tune and was set to head into the studio to lay down his vocals when his formidable manager, 'Colonel' Tom Parker, demanded Parton surrender her entitlement to the single's royalties.

But Parton tells US journalist Anderson Cooper she knew the financial sacrifice was too much just to have one of her tracks covered by Presley.

"Elvis was gonna record that song, he had it ready and 'Colonel' Tom Parker says, 'We have to have the publishing, or we won't record anything.' I said, 'I can't do that!' He wanted half the publishing (rights)! ...It wasn't Elvis' fault, it was Colonel Parker."

Parton admits she "cried about it" after rejecting the deal, but she struck gold in 1992 when Whitney Houston's version of the track topped charts around the world.

"Then when Whitney did it, I got all the money for the publishing and for the writing and I bought a lot of cheap wigs... with that!"
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Novak Djokovic - Makes It Into The Semi Final

He looked down the barrel a few times today but finished in style.

Slight concern when he looked to have tweaked his left hamstring but no treatment was needed. Novak had to dig deep in the 2nd set & in the TB but he turned the screw and from there onwards it was all one way.

Next up is a repeat of last years final and I really hope for a similar scoreline :-)

AJDE NO1E!!

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