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The Electric Eighties!

The Electric Eighties!. Easier to access than tapes More Portable: Lightweight, small Records could easily get destroyed, but CD players were more durable America loved CDs so much, they topped industry sales in 1988. CD Player: Changing the Musical America. Technology Inventions.

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The Electric Eighties!

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  1. The Electric Eighties!

  2. Easier to access than tapes More Portable: Lightweight, small Records could easily get destroyed, but CD players were more durable America loved CDs so much, they topped industry sales in 1988 CD Player: Changing the Musical America

  3. Technology Inventions • Walkman -1980 • Synthesizer – 1983 • Compact Disk (1984) • Computer!

  4. Computers 1980s

  5. 1981 IBM's MO-DOS PC debuts Osborne 1 first portable computer. 1982 Colombia data system and Compaq release IBM clones with DOS 1983 Apple- Lisa was released computer with a mouse or graphical user interface (GUI pronounced gooey) Computer becomes Person of the year of Time Magazine 1984 Apple- released Macintosh computer with trademark icon 1985      Microsoft develops Windows for the IBM PC 1986 Compaq DeskPro first PC with 32 bit Intel 80386 Computer Battles

  6. 1982 Colombia data system and Compaq release IBM clones with DOS much cheaper than original IBM PC with more games etc. 1983 Apple- Lisa was released name for Steve Job's daughter (inventor) computer with a mouse or graphical user interface (GUI pronounced gooey) Computer- huge subject becomes cover of Time Magazine 1984 Apple- released Macintosh computer with trademark icon 1985      Microsoft develops Windows for the IBM PC Cellular Telephones for cars released 1986 Compaq DeskPro first PC with 32 bit Intel 80386 Computer Battles

  7. Given to Retired Dentist Barney Clark- December 2, 1982 performed by Dr. William De Vries developed by Dr. Robert Jarvik The Artificial Heart The Jarvik 7

  8. Artificial Heart Comments Judy from Arkansas: “It is one of the most important discoveries of this decade, and this century!” Phil from Maine: “It will definitely save lives and open new doors for other medical discoveries, too.” George from Oregon: “I feel much better knowing that, if my parents have heart trouble, there is something to help.”

  9. Ozone Hole • HELP SAVE THE EARTH FROM DESTRUCTION • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUfVMogIdr8 • Stop 1:35

  10. The emission of Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) into the atmosphere causes a part of the ozone layer to be thinner over Antarctica for different parts of the year Hole in the Ozone Layer

  11. Columbia Space Shuttle • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwLlzUSOW_E

  12. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome final life threatening stage of HIV people with AIDS develop diseases transmitted through sexual intercourse - even simply through kissing there are treatments, but no cure people with aids were discriminated against AIDS

  13. Science, Medicine, and Technology Overview 1980 Voyager 1 discovers Saturn has a complex ring system Walkman is introduced by Sony 1981 The first space shuttle, Columbia, was launched April 12, 1981 July 7: First solar powered airplane takes flight- Solar Challenger IBM's MO-DOS PC debuts Osborne1 Doctors save President Reagan after they shot him 1982 Colombia data system and Compaq release IBM clones with DOS CD developed by Sony and Phillips 7 people died due to cyanide filled Tylenol capsules. this led the government to make all drugs like these have tamper resist rapping Artificial Heart

  14. Overview Continued… 1983 • Kurzweil developed Synthesizer • Apple- Lisa was released 1984 • Portable CD player released • Apple- released Macintosh computer with trademark icon 1985 • Hole in ozone layer discovered • Microsoft develops Windows for the IBM PC • CellularTelephones for cars released 1986 • Compare Desk Pro first PC with 32 bit Intel 80386 1987 • DNA used to convict criminals

  15. Events of the 1980s Challenger Explosion Mt. St. Helen’s Eruption Tylenol Scare Iran-Contra Scandal Exxon-Valdez Oil Spill Computer Advancements Fall of the Soviet Union Assassination attempts on Pope and President Economic recovery AIDS discovered Columbia Space Shuttle Artificial Heart Miracle on Ice We are the World Live Aid

  16. Mount St. Helens Explodes • May 18, 1980 at 8:32 am • 5.1 quake struck under Mt St Helen's • within 10 seconds the giant bulge and surrounding rock fell in an avalanche • opening left allowed release of built-up pressure that erupted laterally with a huge blast of pumice and ash. • avalanche crashed down the mountain (70 - 150 mph) destroying everything in its path • blast of pumice and ash traveled north (300 mph) and was 660 F • Killed everything within an 200 square mile area

  17. Mount Saint Helens Scientist Quote • “Within 10 seconds the bulge that had formed and the surrounding rock fell away in an avalanche leaving an opening that let the built up pressure erupt laterally with a huge blast of pumice and ash. The avalanche tumbled down the mountain at speeds of 70 – 150 mph destroying everything in its path. And the blasted ash and pumice traveled north at 300mph at 660F and within 10 minutes it was 10 miles high. It killed everything within 200 square miles”

  18. Tylenol Scare 7 people died due to cyanide found in Tylenol capsules Johnson & Johnson recalled every bottle Didn’t care about bad publicity- just about saving lives Now, the government requires that all medicine counter drugs have tamper resist packaging

  19. Iran-Contra Scandal Government illegally traded arms with Iran in return for 7 hostages, and then profits spent on arms for the Contras in Nicaragua Members of Reagan administration including Oliver North, Robert McFarlane, and John Poindexter went behind government’s and President Reagan’s back to carry out operation Lesson of learning from mistakes!

  20. Exxon-Valdez Oil Spill Oil tanker hit Bligh Reef in Gulf of Alaska Mar. 24, 1989 Most oil was in the water within 6 hours Billions of dollars spent cleaning up, crude oil can still be found somewhere between 250,000 and 500,000 seabirds, thousands of sea otters, hundreds of harbor seals and bald eagles, a couple dozen killer whales, and a dozen or more river otters were killed One of the worst human caused environmental disasters

  21. Challenger Explosion Jan 28, 1986 One of the worst space flight accidents Cause was traced to a faulty seal called an O Ring that sits at the bottom of the two solid rocket boosters Launch officials ignored warnings that the seal had not been tested at low temperatures Engineers did extensive redesigning and testing of the seal – space travel became safer

  22. In Loving Memory Of…

  23. People Of The 80s Ronald Reagan Sally Ride Sandra Day O’Connor Michael Jackson Pope John Paul II Steve Jobs Steve Wosniak Bruce Springsteen Robert Bly Madonna Tom Cruise Arnold Schwarzenegger Michael J. Fox Emilio Estevez • Oliver North • Andy Warhol • Rosemary Rodgers • Michael Jackson • Phil Collins • Nancy Reagan • Princess Diana • Calvin Klein • Pete Rose • Larry Bird • Magic Johnson • Christa McAuliffe • Joe Hazelwood

  24. Ronald Reagan He was elected for the first time is 1980. Within a few minutes of his inauguration, 52 Americans that were held hostage were released after being held for 444 days Many goals accomplished Also during his presidency, the Cold War ended, and the Soviet Union fell. assassination attempt in 1981, colon cancer operation in 1985, the oldest president A great communicator, and an avid speaker, Witty, a sense of humor that even got his adversaries laughing.

  25. “Tear down this wall!” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtYdjbpBk6A

  26. Sandra Day O’Connor Sandra Day O’Connor was born on March 26, 1930 She was on the Arizona state senate for 6 years. On July 7, 1981, President Reagan announced she was his choice to fill the position on supreme court. fulfilled the idea of our constitution that it is liberty and justice for all, not some. defender of human rights, women’s rights, and the protection of children. was known to be tough and conservative, and maintained the idea that the supreme court is to interpret, not to legislate. she is considered to be one of the most influential people of the decade. She opened the door for women to join the supreme court, and was a role model for women to pursue their goals, no matter what the oppression

  27. Sally Ride May 26, 1951 – First American Woman in Space on June 18, 1983 aboard the Challenger She was appointed to the Presidential Committee investigating the Challenger accident after it exploded One of the many ambitious women of the time who showed that women could do anything

  28. Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone • August 16, 1958 • Albums • True Blue • Like A Virgin • Like A Prayer • Biggest Hits • Open Your Heart • Live To Tell • La Isla Bonita • Like A Prayer • Express Yourself • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm1W10DtF7Y&feature=related

  29. Michael Jackson Revolutionary Solo artist of the ’80s Main, well known accomplishments include Thriller (1982) and We are the World Inspired a spirit of help for Africa and other countries in need A legacy to last forever August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009

  30. People and Groups of Media ’80s Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen Tom Cruise, Arnold Shwartznegger, Michael J. Fox, Emilio Estevez Duran Duran, The Police, Van Huren, Def Leppard, Aerosmith, Twisted Sister, Phil Collins, Bon Jovi, Prince, Queen, Blondie

  31. Michael Jackson Thriller performance • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYrUQItmW4s

  32. Music New Wave, Electric-Pop, Rock n’ Roll, Thrash Metal We Are the World Many were inspired by the situation between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. and influenced their music

  33. Magic Johnson and The Bird • Larry Bird and Magic Johnson • best players of the ‘80s • The Bird (Celtics) and Magic Johnson (Lakers)’s teams met four times in the 1980s for playoffs • This rivalry was more than a competition to be the best- it was a battle between black and white • This time of bird and magic was the greatest basketball rivalry of all time

  34. Sports • Phillies win their first WS ever • 1981, players went on strike that shortened the season • 1980- Miracle on Ice- U.S. Ice Hockey team defeated the Soviet Union. Went on to defeat Sweden

  35. Media • Movies and Shows • TRON! (1982) Beverly Hills Cops (1984), Pretty in Pink (1986) • Dallas, 60 Minutes, Dukes of Hazzard, Cosby Show

  36. Fashion!The New Romantic Times • Designers - Anne Klein, Perry Ellis, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein. • Power dressing was in • Men- jean shorts, neat haircuts, leather jackets. • Women-Madonna was a big influence on young people’s fashion • Flash dance look - young and old in tank tops, tight fitting pants or torn jeans, and leg warmers. • Teens not wearing designer labels wore Michael Jackson's glove or Madonna's Fishnet stockings, leather, and chains • Older women wore the Out Of Africa look popularized by Meryl Streep. • Sneakers • The Mullet was a very popular hair style

  37. Arts

  38. Family Statistics • The average size of a family was 5 to 7 people • The average life span for males was 69 and the average for women 76 • minimum wage was $3.10 • The life was a tough rugged life style for the mid and lower class and still life was good but not great for the wealthy.

  39. Almost therE!! • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OLjJCp6Gqs&feature=related

  40. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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