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Burning Man 2011

Jim — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:23:53 +0000

Cooper Brawn dances as the Temple of Transformation burns during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 4, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

Christy Lynn cries after spreading her grandmother's ashes at the Temple of Transformation before it was burned during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 4, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

An aerial view during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 3, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

Shaza Anderson, left, takes part in a tea ceremony with Ken Hamazaki during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 2, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

Katrina Van Marter in her costume during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 2, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

The Man is burned during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 3, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

Participants run towards the fire after The Man was burned during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 3, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

Krissy Humphreys watches The Man being burned during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festivalÂ in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 3, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

The 50 foot tall Trojan Horse burns during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 3, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

Larry Harvey, founder of Burning Man, during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 3, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

The Man in burned during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 3, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

Clouds of dust blow across the Playa during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 3, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

Participants fight in the Thunder Dome during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 4, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

The Man is burned during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 3, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

Dressed as the "Dust Demon" Kevin Wagter walks the Playa during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 4, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

"Art Protector" her Playa name, reacts after the moving of the 50 foot tall Trojan Horse during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 2, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

People dance at the Disorient sound camp during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 3, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

Festival attendees dance around of the remains of a 50 foot tall Trojan Horse that burned during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 3, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

People experience the Wet Dream art installation during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 3, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

People climb to watch the fights in the Thunder Dome during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 4, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

Fire dancers with the LA Fire Brigade perform during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 3, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

Xander Shepherd and Cole Purdy, grey sweater, sleep at the base where The Man was burned during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 4, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

Kristine Green meditates as the Temple of Transformation burns during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 4, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

Festival attendees celebrate the moving of a 50 foot tall Trojan Horse during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 2, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

Scott Zimmerman wears wings during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 2, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

Memphis Roetter, 6, plays with a toy laser gun near his camp during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 4, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

The bare feet of Xander Shepherd where he slept at the base of The Man after it was burned during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 4, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

People walk across the Playa to the Temple of Transformation burn during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 4, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

A time exposure of the Temple of Transformation as it begins to burn during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 4, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

Kristine Green throws a letter into the fire as the Temple of Transformation burns during the Burning Man 2011 "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, September 4, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

Holi Color Festival

Jim — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 06:03:09 +0000

Sadie Pimentel, left, kisses her boyfriend Travis Nixon during the Holi Festival of Colors at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah, March 26, 2011. Thousands pack the temple grounds to celebrate Holi, the passing of winter to spring, and threw colorful powder throughout the day. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

Philip Ellis dances in the mud during the Holi Festival of Colors at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah, March 26, 2011. Thousands pack the temple grounds to celebrate Holi, the passing of winter to spring, and threw colorful powder throughout the day. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

Colored powders are thrown during the Holi Festival of Colors at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah, March 26, 2011. Thousands pack the temple grounds to celebrate Holi, the passing of winter to spring, and threw colorful powder throughout the day. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

Visibility is reduced during the Holi Festival of Colors at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah, March 26, 2011. Thousands pack the temple grounds to celebrate Holi, the passing of winter to spring, and threw colorful powder throughout the day. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

Revelers bodysurf during the Holi Festival of Colors at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah, March 26, 2011. Thousands pack the temple grounds to celebrate Holi, the passing of winter to spring, and threw colorful powder throughout the day. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

A young boy is hoisted up by the crowd during the Holi Festival of Colors at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah, March 26, 2011. Thousands pack the temple grounds to celebrate Holi, the passing of winter to spring, and threw colorful powder throughout the day. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

Terrilyn Balaszi, left, and her husband Brandon Balaszi break to eat lunch during the Holi Festival of Colors at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah, March 26, 2011. Thousands pack the temple grounds to celebrate Holi, the passing of winter to spring, and threw colorful powder throughout the day. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

A woman listens to chants during the Holi Festival of Colors at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah, March 26, 2011. Thousands pack the temple grounds to celebrate Holi, the passing of winter to spring, and threw colorful powder throughout the day. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

Deacon Ordination at the Cathedral of the Madeleine

Jim — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:21:24 +0000

Jim Urquhart | The Salt Lake Tribune Catholic bishop John Wester, left, lays his hand on prays blesses Dale Dillon of Sandy during the ordination of deacons Saturday, January 23 2010 at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City. Twenty-one Catholic men were ordained as deacons in the Cathedral during the mass.1/23/10

Jim Urquhart | The Salt Lake Tribune George Sluga of Taylorsville awaits to be confirmed during the ordination of deacons Saturday, January 23 2010 at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City. Twenty-one Catholic men were ordained as deacons in the Cathedral during the mass.1/23/10

Jim Urquhart | The Salt Lake Tribune Catholic priest pray as new deacons lay on the alter during the ordination of deacons Saturday, January 23 2010 at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City. Twenty-one Catholic men were ordained as deacons in the Cathedral during the mass.1/23/10

Jim Urquhart | The Salt Lake Tribune Dale Dillon of Sandy proceeds out of the cathedral after being confirmed as a deacons Saturday, January 23 2010 at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City. Twenty-one Catholic men were ordained as deacons in the Cathedral during the mass.1/23/10

100 years Cathedral of the Madeleine

Jim — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:03:26 +0000

President Thomas S. Monson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints addresses the audience Sunday, August 9, at the Catholic Church's Cathedral of the Madeleine. A civic service was held at the cathedral to celebrate it's 100th anniversary. Jim Urquhart/The Salt Lake Tribune; 8/09/09

Christian Rally

Jim — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:48:06 +0000

From left, Landon Heid, 16, Brandon Blackwell, 17, and Jonathan Gilbert, 18, all of Harrisonville, Missouri, participate in a rally at the Evangelical Free Church of America youth conference at the Salt Palace Convention Center Wednesday, July 02, 2008 in Salt Lake City. The Evangelical Free Church of America held its annual youth conference in Salt Lake City this week. Approximately 5,200 youth from around the country traveled to Utah for the event. 07/02/2008 Jim Urquhart/The Salt Lake Tribune

Approximately 5,200 teenagers participate in a rally at the Evangelical Free Church of America youth conference at the Salt Palace Convention Center Wednesday, July 02, 2008 in Salt Lake City. The Evangelical Free Church of America held its annual youth conference in Salt Lake City this week. Approximately 5,200 youth from around the country traveled to Utah for the event. 07/02/2008 Jim Urquhart/The Salt Lake Tribune

Muslim Prayer

Jim — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:10:31 +0000

Approximately 3000 muslims pray Tuesday at the E Center as part of the Muslim holiday Eid ul-Adha, or the Feast of the Sacrifice, marking the completion of the Hajj — a pillar of Islam, observed by about 2 million Muslims each year — and recognizes prophet Abraham’s offer to sacrifice his son to God. 1/10/05 Jim Urquhart/Salt Lake Tribune