Blog Round-Up: Summer Camp, Family Dinner Recipe & More

Here is a round-up of what your neighbors wrote about this week on Patch. If you are interested in having your voice heard in Patch blogs, e-mail Lisa.Finn@Patch.com.

1. Ending Taxpayer Giveaways to Big Oil

Congressman Tim Bishop wrote that he took aim this week at "one of the most egregious examples of wasteful federal spending: the billions in corporate welfare given each year to Big Oil."

2. Dreaming of Summer Programs

Jennifer Skilbred of Group for the East End touts the nonprofit's summer programs. She writes: " Almost every summer we discover some animal or plant that I didn’t realize lives on Long Island, and just seeing children get so excited about the natural world around them makes my heart sing."

3. Indieflix Brings the Film Festival Experience to Library Patrons

Suffolk Cooperative Library System said that Suffolk County Public Library patrons will soon have access to the new film service, called IndieFlix.

4. Grammar Check: I.e. vs. E.g.

Jen Senft lets readers know when they use i.e., and when should you use e.g.

5. Spaghetti Pie

Patricia O'Keefe dishes out a recipe for spaghetti pie, which she said is great for a buffet or family dinner.