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Apple Watch fashion, compound cream safety, opting out of vaccines, acidic oceans, America's best burrito and more
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Sep 10, 2014
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Apple Watch fashion, compound cream safety, opting out of vaccines, acidic oceans, America's best burrito and more

On Wednesday, Take Two will discuss the fashion angle of the new Apple Watch, the cause and effect of parents opting out of vaccines, early autism treatment, the safety of lucrative compound creams, oceans turning acidic and the results of America's best burrito bracket.

Dr. Daniel Kahn holds the Tdap vaccine, which he administers to pregnant women in their third trimester.
Dr. Daniel Kahn holds the Tdap vaccine, which he administers to pregnant women in their third trimester. More parents are choosing to opt out of vaccines for their children.
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On Wednesday, Take Two will discuss the fashion angle of the new Apple Watch, the cause and effect of parents opting out of vaccines, early autism treatment, the safety of lucrative compound creams, oceans turning acidic and the results of America's best burrito bracket.

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President Obama is outlining his strategy for action against ISIS to the public Wednesday night. Josh Gerstein of Politico talks about what he thinks Obama will do and should do.
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The business of compound cream is lucrative but has raised concerns about safety and is also part of a large workers comp fraud case. Southern California Public Radio’s investigative producer Karen Foshay talks more about her findings.
Listen 5:52
As President Obama is set to speak Wednesday on the U.S. strategy for an Islamic militant group also called ISIS, Senator Barbara Boxer discusses the U.S. response.
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A growing number of California parents are choosing not to vaccinate their children, fearing what they believe are dangerous side effects. Public health experts believe the movement is in part responsible for the reemergence of diseases like measles and whooping cough.
Listen 5:20
A small study at UC Davis showed that children who receive earlier treatment for preliminary signs of autism spectrum disorder later showed signs of little to no developmental delays. Dr. Sally Rogers explains the study.
Listen 10:03
Andy and Brian Kamenetzsky discuss the latest in sports including Ray Rice's suspension, Atlanta Hawks owner and general manager both under fire for controversial comments, and Clayton Kershaw.
Listen 5:15
By the 1920s, Levis original 501s had become the top-selling men's workpants and soon became an American fashion staple. But sales of jeans are on the decline, thanks in part to a new trend known as "athleisure."
Listen 5:43
Potential impacts of unprecedented ocean acidification on marine life include reduced survival, development, and growth rates as well as changes in physiological functions and reduced biodiversity.
A prehistoric ratfish with buzzsaw-like teeth on its lower jaw puzzled scientists. But new research sheds light on how the creature caught and ate its prey.
Listen 4:57
Interest in earthquake insurance spiked after the recent Napa earthquake, but only about one in 10 homeowners has coverage. Tara Siler of California Report explains.
Listen 4:53
Hoping for a strong El Niño this winter to help California? Don't get your hopes up. But some people think they can help the drought conditions with technology.
Listen 4:56
The Apple Watch sounds promising, with features similar to the ones you would find on the actual iPhone, but from a fashion standpoint, does it hit the mark?
Listen 4:42
Statistics junkie Nate Silver's FiveThirtyEight site announced the winners in its quest to identify the best burritos in America. L.A. residents may not like the results.
Nevada lured away a new Tesla battery plant from California by offering $1.25 billion in tax breaks. Paying for it requires a lot cutbacks, one of which slices into the state's relatively new film tax credit program.
Sites like Netflix and Reddit are participating in Internet Slowdown Day as a protest in favor of net neutrality. What are they calling on users to do and will it make a difference?
Listen 4:32
Guardians of the Galaxy had a budget of about $170 million dollars, which is nothing next to the $500 million it cost to make the new video game called "Destiny."