Tennessee Virtual Tour – Solar Decathlon 2011
Hear straight from the collegiate students from University of Tennessee-Knoxville about their design and strategy behind their entry in the US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011. The US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. The winner of the competition is the team that best blends affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efficiency. Learn more at www.SolarDecathlon.gov
Solar Decathlon 2005 – A Solar Village on the National Mall. This clip previews the 52 min documentary film about this amazing Solar Home Design Competition held on Washington DC’s National Mall. Produced by the Rahus Institute www.rahus.org
Read Morewhich looks best on a college application: journalism,student government,yearbook staff,or academic decathlon?
Question: which looks best on a college application: journalism,student government,yearbook staff,or academic decathlon?
I’m planning on applying to Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Darthmouth, and Brown University. I play basketball outside of school and I volunteer at school, my church, and in other organizations. I’m in various clubs. And I have about a 4.33 GPA. I would like to get into any of these colleges and I would like to know if these qualifications can get me into any of these colleges. And if there is anything I can do better. Thank-you!!! Ten points to best answer!!!!!! 
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Answer by C D
Easily, Student Government would be my choice but you should do what you enjoy. You tend to do better (excel) at activities you enjoy rather than feel like ‘you have to do’.
What is the Olympic and World record for the decathlon ?
Question: What is the Olympic and World record for the decathlon ?
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Answer by lestermount
Olympic Dan O’Brien USA 8891
World Roman Sebrle CZE 9026
What are the world records for each of the 10 events in the decathlon – set by decathletes?
Question: What are the world records for each of the 10 events in the decathlon – set by decathletes?
Looking for decathlete only (specific) records for the 100, LJ, HJ, 110 hurdles, Shot put, discus, javelin, pole vault, 400 and 1500
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Answer by Charlie
Alot of research would need to be done to figure this out. The points system changes in decathlon events and so world records are normally held for only short periods of time. You can keep an eye on this site, they say the records section will be coming soon.
http://www.decathlonusa.org/records.html
Read MoreCanada Virtual Tour – Solar Decathlon 2011
Hear straight from the collegiate students from Canada’s University of Calgary about their design and strategy behind their entry in the US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011. The US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. The winner of the competition is the team that best blends affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efficiency. Learn more at www.SolarDecathlon.gov
Read MoreSolar Decathlon 2009: Team Puerto Rico
The Solar Decathlon is bolder, brighter, and more efficient than ever! 20 university teams from around the world have designed and built their ultimate solar home on the National Mall in Washington, DC. We’re taking a look at a team from each participating country. This video is about Team Puerto Rico, who try to address the the public taboo that solar power is unrealistic.
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