Top Blogs to Check Out On Patch

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 Erica.Jackson@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. April Is National Donate Life Month

By wrote that "by becoming an organ donor, you can save someone’s life."

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.

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