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SL9B Image by Caitlin Tobias taken at Magical Meeroo Cave II There have been fabulous parties and events going on in celebration of Second Life's 9th birthday. The fun is continuing! If you have photos or videos of any of these celebrations, we would love to help you share them. Here are some ways you can let the community enjoy your SL9B images and videos: Post your snapshots on my.secondlife.com. Helpful tips on how to take a snapshot inworld. Use #SL9B on twitter to tag your SL9B related tweets Add your pictures to the Offical Second Life Flickr group. Read the details there and don't forget to tag your image with "SL9B". We may feature your images as Pic of the Day or on our social media sites. SL9B videos can be shared with us at video@lindenlab.com. Please just send us the YouTube link. Your video might be shown on the website or our social media sites. Fun! Enjoy the rest of your SL9B community celebrations!!

Check out the Second Life Pic of the Day, "Avenue Magazine | June 2012" , photo by Miaa Rebane Don't forget to check out Second Life on Tumblr, Facebook and Google Plus!

Summer Fun! One of the great things about Second Life is that you can enjoy any season any time you wish, no matter what part of the globe you trot, or what time of the year it is. We are hot for summer right now and to celebrate, we’re having a Summer Fun Photo Contest!. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, then we have a contest for you! Take an inworld image that you feel really captures the spirit of summer fun. Get creative — but keep it clean! Summer fun could be anything related to a summer theme - for some that means laying out by the pool and getting some sun, and for others it could mean hitting the surf or going sailing. Whatever you enjoy in Second Life that says summer has arrived - could win you L$5,000 Read all the contest details and then submit your photo. Photo by Ivani Miles and used with permission. The Challenge: Find what screams summer to you inworld and capture it in a snapshot. Share that with us in the forums for a chance to win L$5000! There will be one grand prize winner (L$5000) and three runners-up (L$1000 each). For all the details on prizes and how to enter, please read the Summer Fun Photo Contest Wiki page. How to participate: Entries can be posted from June 20 (at noon PT) through July 31, 2012 (at 11:59 p.m. PT). Take your snapshot, save the image to your computer so you can upload your submission for the contest. Keep an eye out for the contest to go live in the Official Contest Forum. How to vote: Votes will start at midnight PT on August 1, 2012 and last until noon PT on August 8, 2012. To vote for your favorite, simply Kudo the image of your choice. Only one vote per person! For some tips on how to take good pictures in Second Life, take a look at the Knowledge Base article. Best of luck!

Check out the Second Life Pic of the Day, "Giant - Thoughtful", photo by Zandy Oh. Don't forget to check out Second Life on Tumblr, Facebook and Google Plus!

Check out the Second Life Pic of the Day, "Queen's army", photo by bamboobarnes. Don't forget to check out Second Life on Tumblr, Facebook and Google Plus!

Check out the Second Life Pic of the Day, "Castle", photo by Mazzori. Don't forget to check out Second Life on Tumblr, Facebook and Google Plus!

Check out the Second Life Pic of the Day, "Voc linda reopen", photo by YukaChoco Magic. Don't forget to check out Second Life on Tumblr, Facebook and Google Plus!

Check out the Second Life Pic of the Day, "Wall the Wait", photo by sadbab shan. Don't forget to check out Second Life on Tumblr, Facebook and Google Plus!

Check out the Second Life Pic of the Day, "Untitled", photo by Isolde Spitteler. Don't forget to check out Second Life on Tumblr, Facebook and Google Plus!

Check out the Second Life Pic of the Day, "Argus", photo by Anita Witt. Don't forget to check out Second Life on Tumblr, Facebook and Google Plus!

Check out the Second Life Pic of the Day, "Mister Virtual World", photo by Hikaru Enimo. Don't forget to check out Second Life on Tumblr, Facebook and Google Plus!

Check out the Second Life Pic of the Day, "Did I forget something?", photo by Jshawn Thirdborn. Don't forget to check out Second Life on Tumblr, Facebook and Google Plus!

Check out the Second Life Pic of the Day, "The Mystic Dream", photo by Shasta Laval. Don't forget to check out Second Life on Tumblr, Facebook and Google Plus!

Check out the Second Life Pic of the Day, "Heat", photo by Strawberry Singh. Don't forget to check out Second Life on Tumblr, Facebook and Google Plus!

Check out the Second Life Pic of the Day, "PortraitOfNature'sFae", photo by Roiben Sweetwater. Don't forget to check out Second Life on Tumblr, Facebook and Google Plus!

Check out the Second Life Pic of the Day, "Surrealistic Planet", photo by Magissa Denver and model/styling by apollocall. Don't forget to check out Second Life on Tumblr, Facebook and Google Plus!

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Check out the Second Life Pic of the Day, "Vita Forest", photo by Tamzin Xigalia. Don't forget to check out Second Life on Tumblr, Facebook and Google Plus!

Second Life is all about the region owners, DJs, hunt planners, content creators, builders and all walks of the grid-life. This month let us help you promote the many unique and innovative celebrations you have planned. The focus is on community created events. No one throws a better event or party than the Second Life community! If you’re having an event or party to celebrate Second Life turning nine, we want to know about it! Submit your event or party information to the Second Life Destination Guide Submission Form: http://bit.ly/LbDr0Y Add “SL9B” to the subject line on the form. Choose SL9B from the form drop down. Some events will be featured on Second Life social media, so keep an eye on Facebook, Google Plus, Tumblr, Plurk and Pinterest! Do you want to party? It’s party time!

"Tune in to the intrigue and connect with others in an world imagined and created by you." Masquerade is the theme you will see all over Second Life right now. Here are some amazing themed images that capture the mystery and excitement of a masquerade. These are photos styled and taken by Whimsy Winx, Strawberry Singh, and Sasy Scarborough and now featured on the Second Life.com logged out homepage. Don't forget, there is a category in the Destination Guide for highlighting any masquerade events you have going one as well as a Marketplace category to feature or shop for all your masquerade items. Be sure to keep your eye out for more gorgeous content from your fellow community members! For all breaking news please follow us at my.secondlife.com/second.life.

Life can be a masquerade! We have a new banner in the Marketplace courtesy of Harper Beresford that links you to everything you'll need to attend any masquerade inworld. Also don't forget we have added a Masquerade category to the destination guide. If you have an upcoming masquerade event, please submit it for review to be added! Thank you!

Check out the Second Life Pic of the Day, "If God is a DJ, Life is a Dancefloor", photo by |☆| S u r i |☆| Don't forget to check out Second Life on Tumblr, Facebook and Google Plus!

Great ideas, all! We have added a Masquerade category to the destination guide. If you have an upcoming masquerade event, please submit it for review to be added! Thank you!

We have had inquiries on how the community can contribute helpful new user tutorials,  for use in the official Second Life Viewer or on the website and social media sites.  We have an option for those who are interested!  Create a 2-3 minute video on a new user tip or choose one of the ideas below.  Submit your YouTube video link to create@secondlife.com.   It might be chosen! Ideas: How to shop inworld How to customize your avatar How to create or build (basics) How to find things to do  (Destination Guide / Search) Additional information: No copyrighted material or music is allowed Include your name so we may acknowledge you for your contribution Submit with a YouTube video link English only please at this time Video can be text driven or done with a voice over Please keep it G rated Get ready to film and introduce your knowledge and avatar to the Second Life community!