This afternoon, the Seattle Times reported on a Center for Disease Control study which found that, in Washington State, more than 6 percent of elementary schoolers have not been vaccinated, due to parental exemption. According to the Times, this is the highest rate in the country. However, the Times glossed over kind of a lot. Which vaccinations were most often ducked? How many kids in each state were surveyed? What were the reasons for exempting? We were curious, but the Times didn't link to the study. So we had to go find it ourselves. more ›

You've called in to work, gotten some laundry in the wash, taken the dog out for a quick walk. What's left to do on this very snowy day? Drink! Inspired by one of our friend's Twitter posts at 8 a.m. announcing he was drinking vodka and cranberry already, we spent some time with our housemates discussing the most revolting creative shots we've ever tossed back. Read about our top three, and then raid your liquor cabinet. A (wo)man's gotta do something to keep warm. more ›