1 Have your earlobes pierced by someone who is experienced and understands sterile technique. Piercing by someone inexperienced can result in infections or a cosmetically poor result. 2  The initial posts should be 14-carat gold or stainless steel.  Do not remove the posts for 6 weeks.
Istanbul (/ËÉªstÃ¦nËbÊl/ or /ËÉªstÃ¦nËbuËl/ or /ÉªËstÃ¦nbÊl/; Turkish: Ä°stanbul [isËtÉnbuÉ«] ( listen)), historically known as Constantinople and Byzantium, is the most populous city in Turkey and the country's economic, cultural, and historic center.
Page 368 Chapter 25 Istanbul: A Primate City Throughout History 25.1 Introduction Meryem lives in Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey. It is early morning. She is riding a ferryboat to get to work.