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What Is the Best Way to Convert PPT to PDF?
PDF, whose full name is Portable File Format, is one of the most popular document formats used by many people today. PDF seems to carry all content in a much clearer way, including text, lively, using PDF seems to be a more professional way. So for presenting some important things, people are more like to use PDF instead of PPT. If you also need to convert PPT to PDF after finishing creating the PPT content, EasePDF will bring you the help.
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On EasePDF, you can use all the PDF tools provided by this platform completely for free. As you can see from its tool menu, there are up to 32 PDF solutions offered by EasePDF. You even don’t need to sign up for using them. All the help and solutions provided by EasePDF can be easily accessed without limitations.
The PDF format converters are the most widely-used tools as well as the most representative service of EasePDF. Two main converter types are offered – one is to convert PDF to other document formats like Word, Excel, PPT, etc., while the other is to convert other formats to PDF in contrast. For the purpose today, we should select the PPT to PDF Converter provided by EasePDF to help.
Freely Convert PPT to PDF on EasePDF
EasePDF designs all its tools for users to use most simply. So you can easily get how to convert PPT to PDF once you go to the tool on EasePDF. But still, I will walk you through the guidance below to prevent you from making some small errors. Now let’s have a look.
Step 1. To begin with, open EasePDF official website in your browser. From the menu bar on top, choose All PDF Tools and then go to PPT to PDF listed in the first column.
Step 2. Now you should add the PPT files you want to convert to PDF here. Just press Add File(s) to add it from your desktop. Or click GoogleDrive, Dropbox, and OneDrive to select the files you have stored there. Finally, using the URL that contains your PDF files for adding to EasePDF is also workable.
Step 3. When you have uploaded the PPT files, EasePDF will directly help you convert them to PDF! After waiting for seconds, the files are converted and you can download them directly. Just press the Download button, then you can save the PDF offline.
(It is also workable for you to save the converted files to GoogleDrive, Dropbox, and OneDrive platforms. But if you save this URL, you should back to deal with the converted file within 24 hours, or it will be expired.)
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Summary
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Sultans of String Release New Single “The Grand Bazaar” featuring Béla Fleck & Robi Botos
Sultans of String release gorgeously evocative and powerful single “The Grand Bazaar” featuring 15-time GRAMMY Award-winning American banjo master Béla Fleck and JUNO Award-winning Canadian pianist Robi Botos.
This song has recently been awarded ‘Best Instrumental Song’ by the Independent Music Awards; the album Refuge won the World Producer Award for production work by Sultans of String bandleader Chris McKhool and John ‘Beetle’ Bailey.
“This is a project that is centred around the positive contributions of refugees and new immigrants to U.S.A. and Canada,” says McKhool, whose Lebanese grandfather stowed away on a ship bound for North America a century ago. “We are bringing in special guests that are newcomers to this land, as well as global talents that have been ambassadors for peace.
“We wish to celebrate the successes of those who make the journey here, and bring their extraordinary talents with them.”
“My family’s story involves immigration,” featured artist Béla Fleck reflects. “Of course, we came in through Ellis Island, my grandparents on my mother’s side, Jewish-Russian refugees…
“I was really fortunate they were able to get out of a dangerous part of the world, and that America took them in at that time.
“The banjo is a story of immigration,” he continues. “It’s a perfect story of immigration… Involuntary immigration. The slaves came to the Americas not of their own free will, but when they got there, they brought their culture. They built banjos and they played their music, and it got incorporated into what would become American music and became a major part of it.
“Yeah, if the banjo isn’t going to welcome people from different countries, I don’t know who would.”
“I came to Canada in 1998 as a refugee,” Robi Botos shares. “But my case was rejected and I was nearly kicked out; basically, I’ve almost faced deportation. With the amazing help of musicians, fans, and people from all kinds of places from the music industry who supported me, it all worked out. It was very, very tricky and very hard for me to manage to stay in Canada.
“I feel just like any refugees,” Botos continues. “I always look at any refugees with those eyes, thinking about my case and my situation. I’ve been very blessed and fortunate in the music industry, too, considering I’m an instrumental artist who’s raising four kids.
“We have to look at refugees through those eyes where all of us came here from somewhere else. If it’s not us, it’s our parents or grandparents. I just think it’s amazing what a lot of refugees contribute.”
UK Band Pays Tribute To Canada With WONDERS OF THE YUKON Name, But Makes Alt.Folk For The World
British alt-folk, alt-Americana ‘Indie for Grownups’ act Wonders of the Yukon have released their newest single, “Cartoon Dreams.” They’ve also revealed Woty.
“It’s a tale of existential angst with a liberal sprinkling of surrealism and absurdism,” band co-front Andy Campbell shares. “It considers the dichotomy between religion and evolution, and pits God against Darwin.
“Faith against genetics,” counterpart Dave Langdale adds.
Set on a bouncing backdrop of squelching guitars and laser-guided melodies, “Cartoon Dreams” captures the stark sense of one’s own mortality. “But this is balanced with random meanings using the William Burrough’s ‘cut up’ technique famously employed by David Bowie,” Langdale continues of the dream-like quality the track takes on. “Afterall, what is life but a sequence of random events?”
“Life is but a dream, right…?” Campbell offers.
Most notably beyond the track’s feisty fortitude is the reveal of ‘Woty’ — the song’s mascot of sorts. “We welcome the ‘birth’ of Woty in this video,” the duo says. “It’s a character that came into existence inadvertently as the stencil left behind from a spray-painted guitar pickguard.
“Woty ‘spoke’ to us when we were considering the artwork for this single.”
As heard since their breakthrough EP Songs of Mild Peril (2018) and follow-up string of singles, “Cartoon Dreams” amplifies the band’s affinity for both toying with the darker side of American culture with their homegrown Northern England sensibility. The results are yet another addition to their library that equally finds its place in the Twin Peaks Bang Bang Bar as would in a weather-ravaged grog shop in the Yorkshire Moors.
With their sound described as having a liquor-soaked romance, replete with soothing harmony and rattling emotion, this is a band that came together by chance; their partners are childhood best friends who also lived around the corner from each other.
Previously, Andy Campbell and Dave Langdale have released records via Columbia and Jeepster Records, respectively. Years before meeting, they shared stages with the likes of Pavement, Granddaddy, Sparklehorse, Bootsy Collins, and more, before joining to create Wonders of the Yukon.
And as for that name… Here’s how that conversation came about:
Dave: “I really like the word ‘Yukon.’”
Andy: “Yeah, it’s cool. It’s a place, isn’t it?”
Dave: “It’s in Canada. It’s bleak and beautiful.”
Andy: “Hmmm. Sounds quite apt for our music.”
Dave: “I was reading about Yukon Territory… Fantastic wildlife, the Northern Lights, vast and wide open spaces, harmonious nature…”
Andy: “Yukon Territory sounds pretty good.”
From there, the pair did a quick Google search, as one does, and discovered like nearly every last (dot) com or Insta-handle or… Y’know, Territory. There was already something named it.
“I just still loved the word ‘Yukon,’” Campbell continued, not inclined to let it go so easily. “It sounded like something from a sci-fi movie, like it came straight out of Flash Gordon.
“‘Ming the Merciless approaching from the planet Yukon.’”
“Yeah, it sounded otherworldly,” Langdale agreed.
Soon, an image came to Campbell: “I just saw ‘Wonders of the Yukon…’ Like a heading or chapter in a novel or newspaper.”
Or… The name of a really great band from Wakefield, England.
“Cartoon Dreams” is available now.
With 700,000+ Streams Across Socials, Windsor/Toronto Singer/Songwriter CHRISTEE PALACE Steps into Self-Defiant “Danger”
With over 700,000+ streams across Spotify and YouTube, award-winning Canadian pop artist Christee Palace steps into “Danger” with her newest single — available now.
“‘Danger,’ for me, is a song about conscious self-defiance,” the Windsor-born, Toronto-based singer/songwriter says, offering context surrounding the track. “It’s about understanding full well what you are doing, and knowing it has the potential to have serious emotional consequences.
“In this specific situation, I knew what the end result was going to be, but I felt like I was persuaded into staying in that position.”
The video — sitting at 40,000+ views and rising — is a stunningly intimate cinematic peek into Palace’s mindset. “I think the video really takes you on an emotional journey,” she says. “It gets the audience into my headspace and takes you through each phase of emotions I went through.
“Since we live together, we were able to pull this off,” Palace adds of the video’s technical accomplishment. Directed and shot by her photographer/videographer boyfriend Jaden D., the pair created the song’s visuals during some of the earlier isolation days. “I knew my initial plans for the video would have to be altered given the restrictions in place, but we made the most of it and it turned out better than I could have imagined.”
Christee Palace’s debut EP Alive Today — and follow-up singles “Out of Time” and “Light It Up” — kicked off her career, climbing the charts within their first few weeks at radio. From there, sophomore EP Harden My Heart and singles “Harden My Heart” and “Love Me In the Dark” amplified the call, adding to the more than 400,000+ streams (and upwards of 34,000+ monthly listeners) across Spotify, and well over 300,000+ views on YouTube; single “Wrong to Say Goodbye” was featured on influential playlists New Music Friday, New Music Now, and It’s a Bop.
She’s been featured on GlobalTV’s morning show, and opened for the likes of Sean Kingston and Walk Off The Earth. Additionally, she opened for — and received a — 2019 Indie Award(s) after taking top prize in the Jim Beam National Talent Search.
“Danger” is available now.
Eric Alper has joined Black Out Tuesday
The music industry is calling for a “Black Out Tuesday” in response to the death of George Floyd. The blackout is set for Tuesday, June 2. The industry has officially called for “a day to disconnect from work and reconnect with our community” and “an urgent step of action to provoke accountability and change.”
As gatekeepers of the culture, it’s our responsibility to not only come together to celebrate the wins, but also hold each other up during a time of loss. There have already been hundreds of messages about Blackout Tuesday posted on IG and Twitter and Facebook from all aspects of the industry, which is being circulated under the hashtag #TheShowMustBePaused.
I am proud to join this initiative, and I invite you, if you haven’t already, to do the same.
1-minute tip for artists: Your happy place.
Now more than ever before, we need to see your happy place.
Why FIFA Soundtracks Are Getting More Hip-Hop Orientated
FIFA is the world’s most famous soccer simulator, and hip-hop has grown to be the dominant force in the music industry. As a result, it’s not surprising that the soundtrack for FIFA 20 featured way more hip-hop than previous instalments of the E.A. Sports game.
The FIFA soundtrack is a hugely important part of the game’s appeal. Previous FIFA soundtracks have made massive hits out of songs like Kids by MGMT and Jerk It Out by Caesars. But it looks like the latest version of the game was set to make certain hip-hop songs much more accessible.
Similarly, the use of hip-hop in this soccer simulator has helped the game become much more accepted among a demographic which has traditionally been marginalized by video games developers. So now we can see the likes of Anderson Paak, Birdman, Juvenile and even GoldLink are making an appearance on this hugely popular soccer simulator.
Sustaining The Popularity Of Soccer
We all know that the U.S. is not a soccer-crazed country like the rest of the world. As other sports like American football, baseball and basketball are the most followed sports. But it seems like the tide is turning, as many countries where soccer is not the most popular sport, are also joining the action. For example, in countries like Australia, where cricket and Australian football are kings, soccer is not only gathering momentum among the Aussies, but lots of brands, businesses, as well as bookmakers are catching up on its trend. And sites like aussiebet.com are providing reliable information regarding events, tournaments specials and bookie offers to any Australian soccer fan.
And thanks to the incredible popularity of E.A.’s video game, the interest in professional soccer throughout the world is growing even further, even in countries like the U.S. and Australia. Players of the game begin to recognize the stars and identify the teams, which they later seek on TV and the Internet, which is something that got noticed by the sport’s governing bodies and the developers of FIFA. And they have understood that incorporating trending sounds such as hip-hop will be one of the best ways to ensure that soccer remains popular within broader demographics.
FIFA’s Greatest Hip-hop Hits
The FIFA 19 soundtrack was a breakthrough year for hip-hop in the game. We saw industry heavyweights like Childish Gambino and Logic get featured on the OST. However, as soccer is still a relative niche sport in some countries., it seems that EA Sports have tried incorporating hip-hop stars from a lot of different countries in order to attract a wider audience.
So, the recent FIFA 20 soundtrack not only features the English rapper/singer Little Simz, but we also get to witness some Dutch and Australian hip-hop artists joining the soundtrack of this globally popular video game. Such moves not only do wonders for the global hip-hop scene, but it also helps rising hip-hop stars like Sampa the Great, Ivan Ooze and JB Scofield make some decent nobility through video game soundtrack royalties.
Of course, hip-hop has long been a feature in the FIFA franchise. Anyone who played FIFA 13 will remember Flo Rida featuring Lil Wayne and their Let It Roll Part 2 track. But it seems that hip-hop is starting to occupy a more significant share of the FIFA soundtracks, and that can only be a good thing.
Hip-hop In Demand Across The Video Gaming Industry
For a long time, the only place you could hear hip-hop music in a video game was in the Grand Theft Auto soundtracks. Such was the success of the crossover that even led to a Grand Theft Auto-inspired hip-hop album, and other gaming franchises were quick to cash in on the appeal of this world-beating music.
From Parappa the Rapper to the sight of Drake playing Fortnite, it seems as though these entertainment forms are growing closer all the time. All of which means that FIFA 21 could be the most hip-hop heavy soundtrack for the soccer simulator yet.
Award-Winning Toronto Rock Trio Black Creek Reign Release NEW Single “The Rain”
Award-winning and critically acclaimed Canadian band Black Creek Reign have unleashed their newest single, “The Rain” — available now.
Beckoning back to the glory days of guitar-centric bar rock — we’re talking inspirational nods to the likes of Santana, Hendrix and Chicago — Black Creek Reign and members Darren Armoogam, Lex Stultz, and Jake Birman harness their signature blend of rock, funk, with dashes of reggae, pop and jazz, in this, their latest sonic offering.
“We captured ‘The Rain’ on purely analogue equipment,” the band says of the track. “The melodic idea was conceived almost instantly while rehearsing in a studio downtown Toronto… We wanted to blend both old and new sounds.
“Lyrically, though, we took our time,” they add. “We wanted the song to have a deeper resonance that’s more personal to us.
“That said, we also tried to follow in the footsteps of legendary songwriters like The Beatles and the Eagles and leave the meaning of the song open to the interpretation of the audience.
“Like, is it a cathartic call to a past lover? A fractured relationship being dealt a final nail in the coffin? Is it about the weather?
“The choice can absolutely be up to the listener.”
Winners of Raising the Roof / Revival Bar’s Battle of the Bands, and runner up in the following year’s Ultimate Champion rematch, Black Creek Reign’s debut EP Excommunicado was heralded by the likes of Canadian Beats, Indie Pulse, Buzz Music, and more. With hundreds of live performances under their belt, the trio has taken the stage from Nashville, to Los Angeles, and back to their hometown of Toronto.
“The Rain” is available now.
Winnipeg Rockers D2UR Know Where They’re Going with NEW Video, “Little Sunshine”
Insatiable Canadian modern rock outfit D2UR show little mercy in their haunting, textured and sensory-laden new single, “Little Sunshine” — available now!
Co-fronts Diane Ibister and Mike Ibister — plus Dave Sikorski-Thorn, John Colburn, and Stephen Broadhurst — bring their signature driven rhythms to the forefront in the riff-filled rock piece and serve “Little Sunshine” as the latest in a trifecta of their most recently released new tracks.
“‘Little Sunshine’ spins a tale of deceit and lies,” Diane says of “Little Sunshine.”
“It’s a rock n’ roll tale of abuse and sadness,” Mike adds. “Draped in bombastic rock layers, of course.”
Such sound is par for the course for the no-nonsense, fluff-free and straight-to-the-point singer/songwriters who draw inspiration from the likes of Aerosmith, AC/DC, Rolling Stones, Whitesnake, and Sass Jordan, to name a few.
And such sound is just what these Winnipeg-based rockers are growing increasingly known for.
Following their 2013 debut release Rev U Up, D2UR took a Top 25 spot in the 2014 CBC Searchlight competition, and a Top 10 finish in 2015; their single “Losing Control” earned 15th place in the CJIM Montreal Independent Rock Countdown in 2016. The band launched their sophomore offering, Tic Toc, in 2017.
2019 also included the release of singles “Wild Ride” and “Where’s the Rocket.”
“Little Sunshine” is available now.