Remember that show that was on TV where some people would intentionally watch a movie they didn't…read morelike, then complain to one another that they were watching a movie they didn't like, making jokes to one another so they felt like they were funny? Now there's a newspaper version. The Weekly Dig used to have at least one article each issue -- several, usually -- that actually *added* something to the world, rather than simply comment on, complained about, or advertised it. But no, actual original content has fallen far down the ladder behind "personality" pieces -- articles in which the real subject is the author him/herself, and the purported topic is just the vehicle for this person to showcase their idea of how funny/annoyed/cool they want you to know they are. In fact it's sort of like this one web site that's popular nowadays, you know the one... Seriously, it goes out of its way to make Stuff at Night look sincere. Is that really worth the trouble?

I'm looking at this star-rating thing wondering what to say needs improving on The Dig to justify…read moreonly giving in 4 out of 5, and I'm drawing a blank. Too many adverts? Not really - compared to other freebie magazines it's far more reasonable. Too short? Nope - that's a bonus for me - a svelte tome is much more up my street than a hefty wad. Too immature and snarky? Come on, we're on Yelp here - that's our style too. So 5 out of 5 it is. Keep up the great work and the great artwork. Now give me a job please.

The paper is great. I like the local articles - it's a nice way to keep informed. I'd rather have…read morea paper than go online - old school...

Delivered high quality maps for years in communities throughout Massachusetts and beyond…read more Affordable local advertising. Did business with them a number of times. Sad to see a few negative reviews but print advertising did obviously change with the advent of smartphones and search. And GPS turn by turn directions in our pockets made printed maps less relevant. Times change.

**UPDATE 7/9/09** I FILED A SMALL CLAIMS AGAINST MAP GUYS/ANDREW FRIEND AND WON DUE TO HIM NOT…read moreSHOWING UP. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE OUT THERE. IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE TIME THEN AT LEAST FILE WITH BBB. THE MORE COMPLAINTS THE BBB GETS AGAINST THEM THEY CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. THANK YOU. BUYER BEWARE! If you own a small business and The Map Guys call you to Advertise on their maps, be very very wary! They will accept your payment, cash your check then never print the maps!! They did this in Franklin, MA and claimed the maps would be available in hotels and the Franklin Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of Commerce has never even heard of them ! The Chamber gets their tourist maps produced by a company in PA. And Maps of Franklin have yet to be produced over a year later! They scammed me due to my own naivety, and I will never get my money back but instead I will make it my mission that I save someone else from falling for it. p.s. I personally use the word scam and not "falling on hard times" because they are STILL continuing to go town-to-town taking people's money and not producing a product and that IS premeditated. It's called Larceny under False pretenses.

I don't know exactly how to review something like the Center for New Words, which is almost as much…read morea movement as it is a place, office, or center, even. Especially now that its focus/form might be changing to support the WAM! Conference more fully. CNW is/was both a program dedicated to providing the support for women to make their voices heard and a physical space in which to do so. The space is a little small, but it looks badass. For the QWOC week event I came for earlier this year, I had to sit on the floor under a table just to fit in the room, but it was such a cool event that I didn't care. CNW has run so many programs that thinking about the logistics of them all alone boggles my small mind. Between author events, regular discussions like Feminism and Dessert (now run in conjunction with Boston NOW), one off parties and events, and the WAM! Conference, CNW has been all up in the gender justice world, taking it to the limit. I got to attend a couple of CNW events and pretty much all of them blasted my brain to oblivion with awesome new ideas. If you're looking for the opportunity to explore more feminist space in Boston, or if you female and looking to get your voice heard on substantive issues of our day, CNW is the place to be up at.