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Wishing column

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul
Hagia Sophia ( Turkish: Ayasofya) is a former Greek Orthodox patriarchal basilica (church), later an imperial mosque, and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. From the date of its construction in 537 until 1453, it served as an Eastern Orthodox cathedral and seat of the Patriarchate of Constantinople, except between 1204 and 1261, when it was converted to a Roman Catholic cathedral under the Latin Empire. The building was a mosque from 29 May 1453 until 1931. It was then secularized and opened as a museum on 1 February 1935.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hagia_Sophia
Details of the column, Hagia Sophia
Mosaics of Hagia Sophia
Mosaics of Hagia Sophia
Mosaics of Hagia Sophia
Mosaics of Hagia Sophia
Mosaics of Hagia Sophia
This marble vase was during the reign of Murad III. (1574-1595) from Bergama (Pergamon) brought to Istanbul.
An original of the Hellenistic period. Made from a single block of marble .. Seen in Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
Imperial Gate, Hagia Sophia
Marble door, Hagia Sophia
Wishing column, Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia from above
Sit back watch this artist...


ENJOY  -  after the video has ended another screen will show up of other artists who paint upside down.
 

A local United Way office realized that the organization had never received a donation from the town's most successful lawyer. The person in charge of contributions called him to persuade him to contribute.

"Our research shows that out of a yearly income of at least $500,000, you give not a penny to charity. Wouldn't you like to give back to the community in some way?"

The lawyer mulled this over for a moment and replied, "First, did your research also show that my mother is dying after a long illness, and has medical bills that are several times her annual income?"

Embarrassed, the United Way rep mumbled, "Um ... no."

The lawyer interrupts, "or that my brother, a disabled veteran, is blind and confined to a wheelchair?"

The stricken United Way rep began to stammer out an apology, but was interrupted again.

"-or that my sister's husband died in a traffic accident," the lawyer's voice rising in indignation, "leaving her penniless with three children?!"

The humiliated United Way rep, completely beaten, said simply, "I had no idea..."

On a roll, the lawyer cut him off once again, "So if I don't give any money to them, why should I give any to you??

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