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Chicago Cubs are convinced Starlin Castro can hit. They showed that much when they signed their All-Star shortstop to a 7-year, $60 million contract last summer.
The big question for the 23-year-old Castro to answer as he enters his fourth season in the major leagues is whether he can cut down on his errors and headline-making mental lapses in the field.
"I like the way he's been going about his business defensively," Cubs manager Dale Sveum said. "It's one thing I challenged him to do: 'Your next step now in all this is to win a Gold Glove.' Obviously, that takes a lot of focus and hard work and being focused for 150 pitches a game and 162 games. He's got the ability to do it. The rest is up to him."
Castro, who has led the National League in errors each of the past two seasons, said that is his major goal this season – to match the defensive achievement of teammate Darwin Barney, who won a Gold Glove at second base last year.
Castro said he focused "much time" over the winter on his fielding.
"When I went [home to] the Dominican [Republic], I worked hard every day on my defense, because I want to be better," he said. "And it's going to be fun to win Gold Gloves at shortstop, second base and first base – because [Anthony] Rizzo is very good, too."
That's not only Castro's view. That's a vision the defensive-minded coaching staff has in mind for the infield.
After Rizzo showed exceptional skills around the bag at first in his half-season debut for the Cubs last year, it might be up to Castro to make that threesome as formidable as he thinks it can be.
The Cubs will be happy with more improvement like they saw last season.
"I thought he made significant strides defensively last year," team president Theo Epstein said, "and he still has more room for improvement in that area."
"Certainly, he has all the physical tools to play shortstop. He's always going to be able to make plays at the extremities of his range. He's very athletic. He's got a strong arm."
Last June in San Francisco, Castro forgot the number of outs on a possible double-play ball with the bases loaded and began jogging off the field after getting only the first out on the play.
"That was obviously a noticeable one," Sveum said, even as he defended Castro for general improvement in that area throughout last season.
Indeed, there were no repeats last season of the 2011 incident at Wrigley Field, when Castro was caught on camera daydreaming, with his back to the plate, spitting seeds, as the pitcher delivered the ball.
"I will eliminate those, eliminate everything," Castro said. "This year it's gonna be where those things don't happen that happened those couple of years ago. Each game, I'll concentrate, and [stick to] my game plan. It's going to be perfect."


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There are few people in Orange County who care more and work harder for the cultural enrichment of the community than Corona del Mar's Sharon McNalley.
The diminutive woman, with snow white hair and a velvety-soft speaking tone, belies the real strength of purpose that she exemplifies: the promotion of a musical organization known as the Hutchins Consort.
It is a matter of cultural as well as intellectual pride. And it is a family affair.
Sharon's son, Joe McNalley, leads the musical ensemble made up of eight acoustically matched violins. The consort takes its name from the late Carleen Hutchins, an internationally respected luthier. Some of Hutchins' octets are in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Performing its inaugural concert in Orange County at the Irvine Barclay Theatre in the year 2000, Joe McNalley and his troupe have perfected their unique performance style for the past 12 years with concerts at local, national and international venues. They do so with the behind-the-scenes support of mother Sharon McNalley and a cadre of high-minded musical devotees who believe in the Consort and its highly creative and unusual style.
On Sunday night in Newport Beach, the Hutchins Consort fronted a dinner and performance at the Pacific Club that was both fundraiser and salon gathering.
Called for four in the afternoon, the gala committee, led by chairwoman Kathryn Smith with support from co-chairwoman Rosita Brown, welcomed the crowd to a massive silent auction cocktail reception. Committee members bringing together the generous donations from local business leaders and Hutchins Consort donors included Susan Beechner, Sabra Bordas, Bobbitt Williams, Barbara Woods, Betty and David Comgys, Ruth Ann and Robert Burns, Shell Grossman and Jan Landstrom.
Also working to raise the financial bar were Nella O'Grady, Alma Vanasse, Marilyn Stevens, Denny Scholz, Sharon Morrison, Sharon and Harvey Fair and Karen Cornell. Many, if not all of these individuals, are found on the rosters of the O.C.'s cultural elite. To clarify, not cultural elitist, but rather elite.
They exemplify people who support cultural pursuit, in this case the Hutchins Consort, because they deeply believe in the importance of classically trained musicians and performers securing their place in the present and future cultural landscape.
In a manner of speaking, these people have become extended family with a bond that is quite special. The Sunday evening at the Pacific Club was more of a cultural salon gathering than just another fundraiser and dinner.
Major support came from community activist Margaret Gates, Martha and Jack Larson, attending with son Bruce Larson and granddaughter Nicole. The respected Jane Grier was in the crowd as was Dorothy Ray, Donna and Ernie Schroeder, Audrey Schneiderman, Nora and Jim Johnson, Victoria and David Collins, and erudite Armine and Vahe Megrhrouni.
Guests were ushered into the main salon following the auction/reception, as the Hutchins Consort took to the stage. Founding artistic director Joe McNalley (on the enormous contrabass violin) joined Frederick Charlton, Maksim Velichkin, Pete Jacobson, Adrienne Woods, Kevin Connolly, Beth Folsom and Christopher Woods for a performance billed as "The Birds, The B's and The Beatles."
The whimsical program traveled from the classical to classic rock. McNalley and friends had the crowd singing the Beatles' "Yellow Submarine" at one point in the show.
The comedic antics and remarkable skill of Christopher Woods on the tiny treble violin added joy to the evening. A standing ovation capped the Hutchins Consort performance, and dinner was served in the posh private dining room.
The Pacific Club always serves a first-class presentation. A salad sprinkled with Nasturtium blossoms drizzled with champagne vinaigrette preceded a delicious pan-roasted chicken and pea-pecorino risotto.
Spotted in the celebratory dining room were the lovely Barbara Steinberg, Suzi Lyon, Adeline and Bob Mah, Ann McLean, Chris Smith, Warren Coy, Beth McNalley, and Charles and Marjorie Ringwalt.
For more information about the Hutchins Consort, please call (949) 675-6010.
THE CROWD runs Thursdays and Saturdays. B.W. Cook is editor of the Bay Window, the official publication of the Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach.

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District of Columbia On-Campus Teacher Education Graduate Programs
Find Teacher Education Graduate Programs On-Campus
Interested in inspiring the next generation of young students, or even teaching teachers themselves? Then you're in the right place! Pursuing teacher education graduate programs on-campus may be the perfect next step for education professionals hoping to enhance their career preparation. Finding a graduate school of education with a campus location that is convenient to you could make enhancing your education that much easier. Education graduate programs may be especially well suited to the on-campus learning format. What better way to see the very principles you may be learning put into practice? Ready to find your perfect on campus teacher education program? Below, you'll find more info on teacher education graduate programs on-campus. You'll also see top tips on how to choose a school, make the most of your campus visit, and more!
Why Pursue a Teacher Education Program?
Teacher education graduate programs on-campus are typically courses of study that help educators prepare for their goals in the classroom and beyond. But why consider this path? Here are a few potential reasons:
- Professional development – To maintain teacher certification or licensure, you may be required by your state to take professional development courses, or even pursue a masters degree.[i] Check with your state education department to learn more.
- Explore an in-depth area of your profession – Are you interested in learning more about childhood literacy, art education, or the best practices of teaching a particular subject like math, science, or English? Or perhaps you'd like to learn more about classroom behavioral issues or curriculum and instruction! Teacher education courses may help you enhance your professional knowledge or address specific challenges and goals.
- You hope to enhance your career – Teachers who pursue additional education or certification may be able to pursue enhanced roles like instructional coordinator, assistant principal, or principal. [i]
- You're planning to change careers – If teaching sounds like your dream job but you earned your bachelor's degree in an area other than education, teacher education courses may help you prepare for a potential new career path. [i]
What Teacher Education Graduate Programs On-Campus Might I Consider?
Well, that depends! The teacher education program you pursue may have a lot to do with where you live and what your ultimate goals are. For example, some states may require teachers to earn a masters in education in order to qualify for certification or licensure. If that applies to you, you might want to check out education masters programs that suit your professional interests. Are you hoping to teach the theory and practice of education at the college level (in other words, teaching teachers)? If so, you may want to pursue a doctor of education degree. In fact, the majority of postsecondary education teachers earn a doctoral degree or pursue post-doctoral training. [ii]
Here are a few program types to potentially explore:
Education masters programs – As mentioned, earning a masters in education may be required in certain states. But not all education masters programs are the same! You could potentially pursue applied degree programs like a Master of Education (M.Ed.). A M.Ed. may cover the theory and practice of teaching. Or you could prefer an M.A. (Master of Arts) or M.S. (Master of Science) in Education, which may allow you to focus on a particular subject ranging from humanities to science education. Finally, pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) might help you learn the ins and outs of areas like classroom management and curriculum planning. A MAT may be an awesome path for those relatively new to teaching. Keep in mind that these masters in education programs may vary depending on the graduate school of education. These programs may also share overlapping areas of study. Be sure to check out the curriculum plan. Also, be sure to speak to a school representative to learn more about how a particular masters program may help you pursue your goals. You can reach out to the teacher education programs listed below by simply following the link.
Doctor of education programs – While not typically required for an elementary or secondary teaching career, earning a doctor of education may be a perfect path if you hope to teach education at the postsecondary level. [ii] A PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) in Education program typically focuses on areas like education research and policy. In contrast, an EdD (Doctor of Education) program may help candidates explore applied educational leadership practices. However, these two program types could share overlapping areas. Doctoral programs are typically research-intensive with the goal of helping candidates to develop as scholars, researchers, and/or practitioners.
Graduate certificate in education – Another potential path worth considering is to pursue a graduate certificate in education. These non-degree programs may help you to explore an area of professional interest. These interests could include: elementary education, early childhood, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and more! Teacher education graduate certificates could also be a great introductory step if you are new to the education field. Typically, you must have earned at least a bachelor's degree to pursue a certificate. For example, about 13% of middle school special education teachers pursued a certificate after earning a bachelor's.[iii] But in some cases, education professionals may pursue a post-master's certificate, as did 21% of education administrators. [iv]
Why Attend a Teacher Education Graduate Program On Campus?
Today, learners may be able to choose among several degree formats like online and hybrid programs. However, some candidates may still opt to go the traditional route: attending a graduate school of education on campus. There's no right or wrong answer. However, considering a campus-based program may be perfect if…
- You live near teacher colleges or you're willing to move to pursue your graduate degree. Not everyone is fortunate enough to have access to top teacher education programs. However, if you have the means of commuting to campus or relocating to attend the program of your choice, perhaps studying on campus makes sense for you.
- You've always wanted the grad school experience. Living in student housing. Studying, researching, and socializing with likeminded colleagues. If that sounds like your idea of a great grad school experience, you may want to pursue a campus-based program. Of course, every teacher education program is different. But, studying on campus may be the perfect way to get involved in your academic community and hopefully have a little fun, too.
- You learn better in person. The teacher education program format you choose may depend on your learning style and preferences. If you find it easier to stay motivated while learning in a traditional classroom setting, a campus program may be the way to go. On campus teacher education programs may have an additional benefit. You could not only see education professionals (your teachers) in action, but potentially practice in a classroom setting yourself!
The Campus Visit: Evaluating a Graduate School of Education
A common question among prospective education grad students may be, "What are the top teacher education programs that may help me prepare for my career goals?" However, there's no easy answer to that query! Rather, you may need to evaluate education graduate programs based on your own criteria. Making a campus visit to your prospective graduate school of education may be the perfect place to start. Here are just a few things to look for:
- Academics and Faculty – Does the program's curriculum appeal to your interests and goals? Are you able to sit in on a class, or meet some of the program's instructors.
- Student Community – If possible, talk to current students in the program to get a feel for their goals, interests, and satisfaction levels. Do you see yourself potentially fitting into the campus community?
- Setting – Do you like the look and feel of the school's grounds and academic buildings? If you plan to live on or near campus, see if you can check out the student housing, too.
- Resources and Amenities – Do the teacher colleges you are considering have the kinds of resources you're looking for, like common areas, fitness centers, good research libraries, and career counseling.
- Accreditation – Do your homework to make sure your prospective graduate school of education is accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.[v] This may help with future employers or in securing federal loans.
Ready to get started?
Below, you'll find sponsored listings for some teacher education graduate programs on-campus that may interest you. Sort by degree level, like master's, doctorate, and certificate, or location to find programs that may be perfect for you! Then contact the school directly to learn more or begin the application process. Good luck!
Sources: [i] bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm#tab-4 | [ii] onetonline.org/link/summary/25-1081.00 | [iii] onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2053.00 | [iv] onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9032.00 | [v] studentaid.ed.gov/sa/prepare-for-college/choosing-schools/consider
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Paper Towns by John Green
I am such a fan of John Green's work so I started Paper Towns with very high expectations. And it lived up to every one of them (sigh).
Take two high school seniors--Quentin Jacobsen, who hangs out with the school band, and plays video games with his friends, and Margo Roth Spiegelman, the beautiful, popular girl next door, whose crazy antics are legendary. They used to be friends but now inhabit different worlds--until Margo climbs into Quentin's window one night dressed in black and asks him to join her on an adventure. And what an adventure it is, involving dead fish, paint, and breaking into Sea World! But when he gets to school the next day Margo has disappeared. And Quentin becomes obsessed with finding her.
With his friends, Quentin follows the meandering complicated trail of clues Margo left behind her--through Walt Whitman's poetry, Woody Guthrie's music, and maps of paper towns, all the while thinking about friendship and how little we really know the people around us. The closer he seems to get, the more elusive Margo seems, but Quentin really doesn't care about prom, about finals, he just wants to find out what has happened to Margo. And, of course, so did I. I was spellbound until the end.
Paper Towns is out October 16th—-you'll have time to read it before John Green comes to Kepler's on the 29th to talk about it. I can't wait.
Posted by Bookgeek at 10:35 PM
6 comments:
I'll be there! Thanks.
- September 29, 2008 at 1:30 PM
- DarlingDiva said...
This book sounds amazing. I know have it on my TBR pile.
- October 6, 2008 at 8:49 PM
- Charlotte said...
I am looking forward to reading this one...
- October 10, 2008 at 7:33 AM
- DarlingDiva said...
I just finished this today and really enjoyed it. I laughed, I cried...I highly recommend it.
- October 29, 2008 at 11:54 AM
- Jen said...
I love John Greens books
- March 18, 2009 at 7:39 PM
I absolutely love this book! Its hilarious! I read it on the plane, and was getting funny looks from the people sitting next to me as I was laughing hysterically :)
- August 3, 2009 at 4:21 PM
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Motorcycle Helmet Jet Agv K-5 With Visor Long Fiber Tp Rossi Elements
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Sturdy corrugated display board is tri-fold and stands up by itself. Size is 28" x 40" open and 28" x 20" closed. Great for science fairs, school projects, and business presentations. Smooth surface is perfect for paints, markers, glue, and other embellishments. White inside/Natural kraft outside-1 ply. 100% recyclable.


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10 Android Apps for Linux Server Admins
ConnectBot, QuickSSHd, SwiFTP, AndFTP, Wyse PocketCloudThe Linux server admin on the go needs a good remote administration toolkit. Here are 10 useful remote administration apps for Android devices.
Here are 10 server and admin apps for the Linux-based Android mobile phone platform. You'll discover clients and servers for the basic protocols: SSH, FTP, and remote desktop (RDP & VNC). There are apps for network discovery and port scanning, remote PC/server monitoring, and an Exchange/groupware client.
QuickSSHd is a SSH server that also supports SCP/SFTP, offered by TeslaCoil Software for $1.49. It gives you shell and file transfer capabilities. When on a Wi-Fi network, you can connect your phone from a SSH client on your PC to execute commands or transfer files. In addition to the standard SSH shared public key authentication, it supports the use of a password which is stored encrypted on the phone. Rooting your Android would let you use ports above 1024 and the use of other QuickSSHd application users.
SwiFTP is a free open-source FTP server, developed by Dave Revell. Though it doesn't support any encryption (just plain FTP), connections can come in via the Wi-Fi or Cellular/3G connection thanks to their proxy server.
I should note at the time of this writing, the SwiFTP project isn't being actively maintained due to the lack of contributors.
AndFTP is a free FTP/SFTP/FTPS client developed by Lysesoft, available in a variety of languages. SCP support is added in the AndFTP Pro version, which runs for $5.38.
AndFTP supports SSH RSA/DSA keys and password authentication. It lets you browse both the local Android device and the remote FTP connection, similar to PC clients. It provides download and upload with resume support. It gives you all the basic FTP functionality, such as file/folder storing, open, rename, delete, create folder, update permissions, and run custom commands. You can also send files, such as an email attachment or via Bluetooth.
Wyse PocketCloud
Wyse PocketCloud is a free Active Directory-supported remote desktop client developed by Wyse. It supports both the Microsoft RDP protocol and the platform-independent VNC protocol via Wi-Fi and cellular connections. Thus it lets you connect to Windows, Mac, or Linux. Like remote desktop clients on PCs, you can view and use the desktop of a remote computer. Of course it's a bit smaller on mobile phones.
Wyse PocketCloud Pro runs for $14.99 and removes the advertisements. It also gives you encryption with VNC connections and other additional features, such as multiple connections, pinch to zoom, and RDP sound.
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Liberty News
UPDATE: Big South Champion Liberty Baseball to face Clemson in NCAA regional Friday
UPDATE - 5/27/2013: The Big South Champion Liberty Flames will participate in the NCAA Columbia, S.C. Regional and will play the Clemson Tigers in their opening round game, Friday. The Flames and Tigers will meet in the first game of the day at Carolina Stadium at 1 p.m. Read the full story at www.Liberty.edu/Flames.
Big South Baseball Championship MVP Ashton Perritt singled home the winning-run in the top of the ninth, and then pitched a scoreless bottom of the inning, pushing Liberty Baseball, the No. 5 seed, past the No. 1 seed Campbell Camels, 2-1, in the conference's title game, Saturday afternoon at the Liberty University Baseball Stadium.
With the win, the Flames, 34-27, claim the Big South Conference's automatic bid to an NCAA Regional and their first conference crown since 2000. Liberty will find out their regional destination, when the NCAA Regionals bracket is announced, Monday at Noon on ESPNU.
Liberty advanced to the title game Friday night after winning its fourth consecutive game in the Big South Championships, defeating Coastal Carolina for the second time in six hours.
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No need to wait for more information, it's finally out, check out our full Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet review.
Remember the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1? It was revealed back in February during Mobile World Congress, and brings the Galaxy Note's S-Pen stylus to the Galaxy Tab tablet, creating a hybrid of a hybrid.
Except that it wasn't all that great. Aside from the S-Pen, it was almost identical to the Tab 2, plus its 1.4Ghz dual-core processor and 1280 x 800 pixel resolution screen didn't grab many headlines once Apple announced the new iPad.
Rumors circulated that Samsung had decided to hold off releasing the Note 10.1 to add some spice to the spec sheet, and that the tablet would make a return later in the year. Sure enough, Samsung has re-announced the Note 10.1, and it's all set to go on sale later this month.
So what has changed? The dual-core processor has been ditched in favor of the Exynos 4 Quad quad-core chip, with a clock speed of 1.4Ghz. A Mali-400MP graphics chip and 2GB of RAM round out the internal makeover.
Externally, the design hasn't been drastically altered, but Samsung has recognized that not providing a slot for the S-Pen stylus on the original was madness, and has added a neat little home for the S-Pen in this revised version.
Other features include a 5-megapixel camera with 1080p video recording, plus a 1.9 megapixel lens on the front for video-calls, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and a microSD card slot. The Note 10.1 will be available with a choice of 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of internal memory, and either just Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi with 3G, plus in the near future, the option of 4G LTE too.
The updated processor, RAM and 3G/4G connectivity option brings the Note 10.1 right up-to-date, however it's a shame Samsung hasn't given the screen resolution a boost, as it remains at 1280 x 800. That's lower than the Transformer Pad Infinity, and identical to the 5.3-inch Galaxy Note smartphone.
This may be due to the Exynos 4 Quad though, as Samsung says the chip was designed only to drive displays with a resolution up to 1366 x 768.
If you've been waiting for the Galaxy Note 10.1, provided you live in the US, the UK, Germany or Korea, you'll be able to buy one later this month. Samsung hasn't confirmed all the pricing yet, but GSMarena.com says the Wi-Fi models will begin at 479 euros and the 3G-enabled Notes at 599 euros. This converts to $590 and $740 respectively.
Chances are, we'll learn more at the Samsung event set for August 15. In the meantime, if you have six minutes to spare, watch the Samsung video below, in which it demonstrates the Note 10.1's apps designed to make use of the S-Pen Stylus.


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I felt that the old stock photo thread needed a little tidying up, so here are a list of the popular stock photo collections that are used by many web developers.
For those of you who do not know what a stock photo is, it is basically pictures of people, places, or objects. Clicking on one of the links will give you a better idea of what they are.
- http://www.acclaimimages.com/
- http://www.aeronauticpictures.com
- http://www.alamy.com/
- http://www.britainonview.com
- http://www.comstock.com/
- http://www.corbis.com/
- http://www.deviantart.com/
- http://www.eyewire.com
- http://www.flikr.com/
- http://www.freefoto.com/
- http://www.freeimages.co.uk/
- http://www.gettyimages.com/
- http://www.imageafter.com/
- http://www.istockphoto.com/
- http://www.morguefile.com/
- http://www.shutterstock.co.uk/
- http://www.sxc.hu/
- http://www.veer.com
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The Final Draw of FIFA World Cup 2014 Brazil took place at the luxurious Costa do Sauípe in Salvador. The programme was hosted by FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke and presented by eight world cup winners Cafu, Fabio Cannavaro, Alcides Ghiggia, Fernando Hierro, Sir Geoff Hurst, Mario Kempes, Lothar Matthaus and Zinedine Zidane.
In the opening match at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil will face Croatia on 12 June 2014. Meanwhile, Germany will become the first team to reach 100 World Cup matches when they face Portugal on 16 June at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador.
Spain, Netherlands, Chile and Australia will head on in Group B, well-known as 'Group of Death'. Group D also looks very exciting with England, Italy, Uruguay and Costa Rica. England will meet Italy on their very first match on June 14 at the Arena Amazonia in Manaus.
Hosts Brazil will meet Mexico, Cameroon and Croatia in the Group A.
Japan, South Korea and Iran, the three team that represents Asia will put an all out game in their respective group matches. Japan is in Group C with Colombia, Greece and Ivory Coast. South Korea will face Russia, Belgium and Algeria in Group N. Meanwhile, Iran will meet Argentina, Nigeria and Bosnia-Herzegovina on their forth presence in the World Cup.
France, the European powerhouse, is in a wide open Group E with Switzerland, Ecuador and Honduras. The Final match of FIFA World Cup 2012 will be held on July 13 at the Estadio do Maracana in Rio de Janerio, also known as the cathedral of Brazilian football.
You can download FIFA World Cup 2014 Match Schedule in PDF printable format or Wall mount Poster format.
Download FIFA World Cup 2014 Schedule Fixture PDF
Download FIFA World Cup 2014 Schedule WALL POSTER
2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
Group-by-Group Fixtures
Group A
Brazil, Croatia, Mexico, Cameroon
Group B
Spain, Netherlands, Chile, Australia
Group C
Colombia, Greece, Ivory Coast, Japan
Group D
Uruguay, Costa Rica, England, Italy
Group E
Switzerland, Ecuador, France, Honduras
Group F
Argentina, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Iran, Nigeria
Group G
Germany, Portugal, Ghana, United States
Group H
Belgium, Algeria, Russia, South Korea
2014 FIFA World Cup Fixtures
(All kick-off times are British Summer Time)
Group A
12 June 2014
Brazil v Croatia, Arena de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, 21:00
13 June 2014
Mexico v Cameroon, Arena das Dunas, Natal, 17:00
17 June 2014
Brazil v Mexico, Estadio Castelao, Fortaleza, 20:00
18 June 2014
Cameroon v Croatia, Arena Amazonia, Manaus, 23:00
23 June 2014
Cameroon v Brazil, Estadio Nacional, Brasilia, 21:00
23 June 2014
Croatia v Mexico, Arena Pernambuco, Recife, 21:00
Group B
13 June 2014
Spain v Netherlands, Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador, 20:00
13 June 2014
Chile v Australia, Arena Pantanal, Cuiaba, 23:00
18 June 2014
Spain v Chile, Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, 20:00
18 June 2014
Australia v Netherlands, Estadio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre, 17:00
23 June 2014
Australia v Spain, Arena da Baixada, Curitiba, 17:00
23 June 2014
Netherlands v Chile, Arena de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, 17:00
Group C
14 June 2014
Colombia v Greece, Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte, 17:00
15 June 2014
Ivory Coast v Japan, Arena Pernambuco, Recife, 02:00
19 June 2014
Colombia v Ivory Coast, Estadio Nacional, Brasilia, 17:00
19 June 2014
Japan v Greece, Arena das Dunas, Natal, 23:00
24 June 2014
Japan v Colombia, Arena Pantanal, Cuiaba, 21:00
24 June 2014
Greece v Ivory Coast, Estadio Castelao, Fortaleza, 21:00
Group D
14 June 2014
Uruguay v Costa Rica, Estadio Castelao, Fortaleza, 20:00
14 June 2014
England v Italy, Arena Amazonia, Manaus, 23:00
19 June 2014
Uruguay v England , Arena de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, 20:00
20 June 2014
Italy v Costa Rica, Arena Pernambuco, Recife, 17:00
24 June 2014
Italy v Uruguay, Arena das Dunas, Natal, 17:00
24 June 2014
Costa Rica v England, Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte, 17:00
Group E
15 June 2014
Switzerland v Ecuador, Estadio Nacional, Brasilia, 17:00
15 June 2014
France v Honduras, Estadio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre, 20:00
20 June 2014
Switzerland v France, Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador, 20:00
20 June 2014
Honduras v Ecuador, Arena da Baixada, Curitiba, 23:00
25 June 2014
Honduras v Switzerland, Arena Amazonia, Manaus, 21:00
25 June 2014
Ecuador v France, Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, 21:00
Group F
15 June 2014
Argentina v Bosnia-Hercegovina, Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, 23:00
16 June 2014
Iran v Nigeria, Arena da Baixada, Curitiba, 20:00
21 June 2014
Argentina v Iran, Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte, 17:00
21 June 2014
Nigeria v Bosnia-Hercegovina, Arena Pantanal, Cuiaba, 23:00
25 June 2014
Nigeria v Argentina, Estadio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre, 17:00
25 June 2014
Bosnia-Hercegovina v Iran, Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador, 17:00
Group G
16 June 2014
Germany v Portugal, Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador, 17:00
16 June 2014
Ghana v United States, Arena das Dunas, Natal, 23:00
21 June 2014
Germany v Ghana, Estadio Castelao, Fortaleza, 20:00
22 June 2014
United States v Portugal, Arena Amazonia, Manaus, 23:00
26 June 2014
United States v Germany, Arena Pernambuco, Recife, 17:00
26 June 2014
Portugal v Ghana, Estadio Nacional, Brasilia, 17:00
Group H
17 June 2014
Belgium v Algeria, Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte, 17:00
17 June 2014
Russia v South Korea, Arena Pantanal, Cuiaba, 23:00
22 June 2014
Belgium v Russia, Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, 17:00
22 June 2014
South Korea v Algeria, Estadio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre, 20:00
26 June 2014
South Korea v Belgium, Arena de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, 21:00
26 June 2014
Algeria v Russia, Arena da Baixada, Curitiba, 21:00
Second round
28 June 2014
Second-round 1:
Winner Group A v Runner-up Group B, Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte, 17:00
28 June 2014
Second-round 2:
Winner Group C v Runner-up Group D, Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, 21:00
29 June 2014
Second-round 3:
Winner Group B v Runner-up Group A, Estadio Castelao, Fortaleza, 17:00
29 June 2014
Second-round 4:
Winner Group D v Runner-up Group C, Arena Pernambuco, Recife, 21:00
30 June 2014
Second-round 5:
Winner Group E v Runner-up Group F, Estadio Nacional, Brasilia, 17:00
30 June 2014
Second-round 6:
Winner Group G v Runner-up Group H, Estadio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre, 21:00
1 July 2014
Second-round 7:
Winner Group F v Runner-up Group E, Arena de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, 17:00
1 July 2014
Second-round 8:
Winner Group H v Runner-up Group G, Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador, 21:00
4 July 2014
Quarter-final 1:
Winner Second-round 1 v Winner Second-round 2, Estadio Castelao, Fortaleza, 21:00
4 July 2014
Quarter-final 2:
Winner Second-round 5 v Winner Second-round 6, Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, 17:00
5 July 2014
Quarter-final 3:
Winner Second-round 3 v Winner Second-round 4, Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador, 21:00
5 July 2014
Quarter-final 4:
Winner Second-round 7 v Winner Second-round 8, Estadio Nacional, Brasilia, 17:00
8 July 2014
Semi-final 1:
Winner Quarter-final 1 v Winner Quarter-final 2, Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte, 21:00
9 July 2014
Semi-final 2:
Winner Quarter-final 3 v Winner Quarter-final 4, Arena de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, 21:00
Third-place match
12 July 2014
Loser semi-final 1 v Loser semi-final 2, Estadio Nacional, Brasilia, 21:00
World Cup Final
13 July 2014
Winner semi-final 1 v Winner semi-final 2, Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, 20:00