A fascinating introduction to flute making and flute playing by Erik Sampson, also known as Erik the Flutemaker. Eric has made over 150,000 flutes, in over 50 years, of making and playing flutes.

Links To Show Notes and/or Video/s:

Erik Sampson’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ErikTheFlutemakerCom

Erik Sampson’s Websites:

Erik The Flukemaker: https://eriktheflutemaker.com/

Flutemaker Ministries: https://flutemakerministries.org/

Videos on Erik Sampson’s YouTube Channel, referred to in the Podcast Episode:

The Master Flutes: https://youtu.be/yhmoUGLoTgU

The Parable of the Flutemaker: https://eriktheflutemaker.com/blogs/articles/8013783-the-parable-of-the-flutemaker

Erik Sampson’s Music on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/eriktheflutemaker/sets

Flute Music by Erik Sampson played at the end of Podcast Episode: Oriental Flute: Journey's Rest, D Penny Whistle: Whispers Of Spring, Oriental Flute: Pandas Dream and The Sheppard’s Song.

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A conversation with two renowned scientists and researchers who have dedicated their lives to exploring the medicinal potential of rainforest plants and protecting the rainforest. This is the fourth, in a series, called “Conversations”. Even though, the Characters, and Story, are fictitious, the “Conversations” are based on fact, and meant to provide not only entertainment, but knowledge, motivation and encouragement.

Links and Information:

ORGANIZATIONS:

Rainforest Action Network: https://www.ran.org/

Amazon Watch: https://amazonwatch.org/

Rainforest Foundation US: https://rainforestfoundation.org/

World Wildlife Fund: https://www.worldwildlife.org/

Cultural Survival: https://culturalsurvival.org/

Indigenous Environmental Network

https://www.ienearth.org/

VIDEOS:

Macaw Clay Lick in Tambopata Amazon Rainforest | PERU on the Rainforest Expeditions YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/xMSCXWRTkC8

Rainforest Expeditions YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/rainforestexpeditions

BOOKS: Smithsonian Atlas of the Amazon Hardcover – March 17, 2003 by Michael Goulding: https://amzn.to/3ZBxPtt

Attributes for Sounds of the Amazon: Amazon Sounds used in Podcast, available on Pixabay.com, attributed to: Amazon Florest by Jonasrocha, Sunrise in the Amazon Jungle by Mar 33, Amazon Jungle Morning by Trundlefly, Amazon jungle day crickets birds and frogs from boat on river...by Kyles, Amazon Jungle Afternoon Shower by Trundlefly.

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A conversation, with Two Photojournalist. This is the third, in a series, called “Conversations”. Even though, the Characters, and Story, are fictitious, the “Conversations” are based on fact, and meant to provide not only entertainment, but knowledge, motivation and encouragement.

Links to additional information:

Please consider, helping the Ministries of your choice, with your money, time and talents, that are helping others in need.

Below are two Ministries, that help Children, where you can donate, help out or sponsor a Child with monthly donations:

Kingdom Lighters Children’s Centre, Christian School and Orphanage in Uganda: https://oportuno.org/kingdom_lighters_ministries.html

Ambassadors To The Nations, Christian Schools in Nicaragua: https://oportuno.org/ambassadors_to_the_nations.html

Information about Photojournalist:

How To Become a Photojournalist (With Steps, Tips and FAQs): https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-become-a-photojournalist

The Photojournalist's Guide to Making Money Kindle Edition by Michael Sedge: https://amzn.to/3SilpnZ

website: https://oportuno.org

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A phone conversation, between two friends. This is the second, in a series, called “Conversations”. Even though, the Characters, and Story, are fictitious, the “Conversations” are based on fact, and meant to provide not only entertainment, but knowledge, motivation and encouragement.

Links To Show Notes and/or Video/s:

Wok With Tak YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wokwithtak

Cookware:

Cooks Standard Stainless Steel Multi-Ply Clad Wok, 13" with High Dome lid:

https://amzn.to/3ZO0kVN

Cuisinart 726-38H Chef's Classic Stainless 14-Inch Stir-Fry Pan with Glass Cover:

https://amzn.to/3QXmFMI

Sunrise One Piece Seamless Design Stainless Steel Wok Spatula:

https://amzn.to/3HgtRQB

website: https://oportuno.org

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A conversation, with a “Minimalist Digital Nomad”. This is the first, in a series, called “Conversations”. Even though, the Characters, and Story, are fictitious, the “Conversations” are based on fact, and meant to provide not only entertainment, but knowledge, motivation and encouragement.

Links to information:

Videos:

Wok With Tak YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wokwithtak

How To Choose Backpacking Packs pm the REI YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/LI1va-97f4w

4 Years in 1 Bag on the Travel Go Explore YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/kPFONrJhuUE

HOW TO PACK ULTRALIGHT: I show you what's inside my bag as a Minimalist Digital Nomad on the Benji Around the World YouTube Channel:

https://youtu.be/sjDzVIO64pg

Bulk Email:

https://www.mailjet.com https://www.youtube.com/@mailjet

Books:

“Cooking the One Burner Way”, by Buck Tilton:

https://amzn.to/3XmJ742

Cookware:

GEERTOP Stainless Steel Frying Pan 10 Inches: https://amzn.to/3GU6ife

Cooks Standard Stainless Steel Multi-Ply Clad Wok, 13" with High Dome lid:

https://amzn.to/3ZO0kVN

Cuisinart 726-38H Chef's Classic Stainless 14-Inch Stir-Fry Pan with Glass Cover:

https://amzn.to/3QXmFMI

Sunrise One Piece Seamless Design Stainless Steel Wok Spatula:

https://amzn.to/3HgtRQB

Instant Pot Duo 6 Quart Electric Pressure Cooker:

https://amzn.to/3WrPWjm

Wonderchef Nigella Stainless Manual Non-Electric Steel Pressure Cooker, 1.5, 2 or & liters:

https://amzn.to/3J1LPYo

https://youtu.be/k9UlMZ_1Ku4

Places:

Peter’s Dive Resort located in Southern Leyte, Philippines

https://www.petersdiveresortph.com/

Hotels, on the Island of Paros, in Greece: https://santorinidave.com/best-places-paros

Santa Marta, Columbia, South America:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Marta

Cartagena. Columbia, South America:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartagena,_Colombia

Courses:

Spanish Lessons. Free and Paid Courses”

https://spanishforyourjob.com/

Live Abroad Now Anywhere. Course how to work remotely, online, from anywhere in the world:

https://liveabroadnow.com/

Remote Jobs:

https://WeWorkRemotely.com Europe.com">https://Remote-Europe.com https://FlexJobs.com

website: https://oportuno.org

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Mathematics plays a fundamental role in our understanding of the universe. Learn how the Mandelbrot set and other fractals are helping us to understand the universe, and how it is being used to benefit mankind.

Links To Further Information about the Mandelbrot Set:

“Atheists CANNOT Explain This Secret Code Seen in Creation” on the Answers in Genesis YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/taKaFUNJ6Ec

The Fractal Geometry of Nature Hardcover by Benoit B. Mandelbrot: https://amzn.to/3vcJT7r

Website: https://oportuno.org

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The Chinese Chengyu, entitled “The Bamboo Painter”. Chengyu shares the wisdom of Chinese Culture from previous generations of Chinese. A Chengyu is usually only 4 Chinese Characters Long, making a Chengyu very easy to communicate to others. Even though a Chengyu is only about 4 characters long, the Chengyu can communicate what it may have taken someone many years to learn.

Links, etc:

Tak Cheung (Author of The Bamboo Painter) “Wok With Tak” YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5IL4yyiwYxKZUyZEeyRlg/featured/featured

PDF of Story: https://oportuno.org/files/The_Bamboo_Painter_by_Tak_Cheung.pdf

website: https://oportuno.org

The Chinese Chengyu, entitled “The Master Wood Carver”. Chengyu shares the wisdom of Chinese Culture from previous generations of Chinese. A Chengyu is usually only 4 Chinese Characters Long, making a Chengyu very easy to communicate to others. Even though a Chengyu is only about 4 characters long, the Chengyu can communicate what it may have taken someone many years to learn.

Links, etc:

Tak Cheung (Author of The Master Wood Carver) “Wok With Tak” YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5IL4yyiwYxKZUyZEeyRlg/featured/featured

PDF of Story: https://oportuno.org/files/The_Master_Wood_Carver_by_Tak_Cheung.pdf

website: https://oportuno.org

The Chinese Chengyu, entitled “The Fox and the Tiger.”. Chengyu shares the wisdom of Chinese Culture from previous generations of Chinese. A Chengyu is usually only 4 Chinese Characters Long, making a Chengyu very easy to communicate to others. Even though a Chengyu is only about 4 characters long, the Chengyu can communicate what it may have taken someone many years to learn.

Links, etc:

Video illustrating "The Fox and the Tiger” by Tak Cheung on the Oportuno Podcast YouTube Channel. https://youtu.be/aLfIJVcMKro

Tak Cheung (Author of The Fox and the Tiger) “Wok With Tak” YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5IL4yyiwYxKZUyZEeyRlg/featured/featured

PDF of Story: https://oportuno.org/files/The_Fox_and_the_Tiger_by_Tak_Cheung.pdf

website: https://oportuno.org

The Chinese Chengyu, entitled “The Lost Horse”. Chengyu shares the wisdom of Chinese Culture from previous generations of Chinese. A Chengyu is usually only 4 Chinese Characters Long, making a Chengyu very easy to communicate to others. Even though a Chengyu is only about 4 characters long, the Chengyu can communicate what it may have taken someone many years to learn.

Links, etc:

Video illustrating "The_Lost_Horse_by_Tak_Cheung" on the Oportuno Podcast YouTube Channel. https://youtu.be/0WGzlHrNpRY

Tak Cheung (Author of The_Lost_Horse_by_Tak_Cheung) “Wok With Tak” YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5IL4yyiwYxKZUyZEeyRlg/featured/featured

PDF of Story: https://oportuno.org/files/The_Lost_Horse_by_Tak_Cheung.pdf

website: https://oportuno.org