We here at Boston Daily don’t have any degrees in engineering. The most advanced thing we’ve ever built was a Lego castle. But we must say that we’re having some serious doubts about the structural integrity of the Longfellow Bridge.

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When we were kids, Earth Day was the one day out of the year we paid lip service to caring about the planet. Our parents would drag us away from our Game Boy to plant trees, tidy up the yard, and appreciate the environment. Sure, we heard lots of frightening statistics, but they seemed so abstract back then.

Now that the price of gas is skyrocketing and food shortages are causing riots around the world, Earth Day has taken on a whole new meaning.

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At long last, Patriot’s Day is nearly here. After dealing with nightmare commutes during blizzards, and an unusually early Easter, it’s the first chance we’ve had to really get out and celebrate spring.

The curmudgeons among us view the third Monday of April with dread. Most of the city’s roads are closed, making it nearly impossible to get around by car. Those who aren’t lucky enough to get the day off have to contend with tourists and runners on the T.

Whether you love the madness or pout all day, we want you to be prepared. After the jump, we outline all the Patriot’s Day happenings.

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We have a love-hate relationship with St. Patrick’s Day. While we warmly embrace any holiday that’s all about drink and men in kilts, the amateurs who can’t handle their liquor ruin it for everyone. So to enhance the experience, we’ll review how to enjoy your holiday without pissing us off safely.

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