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Here's the feature budget for Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, from The Washington Post News Service with Bloomberg News Service. Photos and other artwork, including new columnists' portraits (see Mug Shots), are available, at no extra charge, at www.wpbloom.com. * Follow us on Twitter @WPBloom *
The feature editors are John Price (Entertainment/Travel), Mary Liekweg (Design/Home/Health) and Paul Freedman (Food), at 202-334-7666.
Health, Science
HEALTH-INSURE — New medical codes take effect Oct. 1, and some are hilarious. Burned by flaming water-skis? Bitten by a macaw? There's a medical code for that. 970 words, by Lena H. Sun (Post). Upcoming.
HIV-DRUGS — The World Health Organization on Tuesday radically revised its guidelines for those who should be on HIV anti-retrovirals, in a push for early treatment and prevention that it hopes will help end the epidemic by its target date of 2030. 445 words, by Ariana Eunjung Cha (Post).
HEALTH-MYSTERY — What caused a newborn twin's badly swollen legs; doctors seemed unconcerned but the twin's mother persisted in seeking an explanation.1,765 words, by Sandra G. Boodman (Post special). One photo. Moved Tuesday.
AUTISM-TEENS — With two autistic teenage sons, a family struggles to cope. 1,7709 words, by Heidi de Marco (Post special). Three photos. Moved Tuesday.
HEALTH-CONVERSATIONS — A nurse with fatal breast cancer says end-of-life discussions have saved her life; in an open letter to federal health officials, she says doctors should be paid for such conversations. 1,105 words, by Amy Berman (Post special). One photo. Moved Tuesday.
HEALTH-OLD — So what does it take to live to 110 and beyond? Is it a unique genetic profile, healthy habits or simply the luck of the draw? The answer is far from simple, but one thing researchers agree upon: Supercentenarians aren't your average human beings. 770 words, by Meeri Kim (Post special). Moved Tuesday.
HEALTH-GAME — How zombies might help you lose weight; weird workplace wellness game uses techniques inspired by an FBI hostage negotiator. 1,240 words, by Janice Lynch Schuster (Post special). Moved Tuesday.
NUTRITION — Being a smart grocery shopper isn't necessarily about getting the lowest price; there are many cases where cheaper is decidedly not better; 10 healthful foods worth the splurge. 1,675 words, by Ellie Krieger (Post special). With NUTRITION-QANDA.
HEALTH-FOOD — Maybe you shouldn't order that hamburger with a bright-red middle, and other tips from food safety experts on how to avoid food poisoning. 1,255 words, by Bob Kirsch (Post special). Moved Tuesday.
VEGGIES-KIDS — Researchers have discovered a surprisingly simple way to get kids to eat more veggies. 780 words, by Roberto Ferdman (Post). Moved Tuesday.
HEALTH-SCAN — "The Biology of Desire'" argues that addiction is not a disease but a healthy function that we can change. 335 words, by Nancy Szokan (Post). One photo. Moved Tuesday.
HEALTH-KIDS — What you should know about kids and protein powder; the powders are okay in small doses but whole-food alternatives are better. 1,095 words, by Casey Seidenberg (Post special). Moved Monday.
Food
FOOD-NEWYORK - New York is The Washington Post food critic's seventh stop on a tour of American cities that are the best places to eat right now. When it comes to telling the world about New York, the city's powerful media are "kingmakers," says the celebrity chef Mario Batali. As a consequence, ambitious chefs flock to New York from around the world, bringing new ingredients and techniques. 3,220 words, by Tom Sietsema (Post). Seventh in a series. With FOOD-NEWYORK-SCENE, FOOD-NEWYORK-INFO, FOOD-NEWYORK-RECIPE with one photos, and FOOD-NEWYORK-ABOUT. With nine photos, one video, interactive map.
Arts, Entertainment
SMITHSONIAN - WASHINGTON - New Smithsonian secretary defends Bill Cosby exhibit: "We have to avoid censorship." 1,065 words, by Peggy McGlone (Post). Two photos. Moved Tuesday.
DICAPRIO-COMMENT - The first official trailer for "The Revenant" has arrived, and one thing is clear: Leonardo DiCaprio really, really wants an Academy Award. 350 words, by Soraya Nadia McDonald (Post). Moved Tuesday.
FILM-WALK - Philippe Petit's perilous transit between the twin towers is re-created in vertiginous 3-D detail in "The Walk." 770 words, by Ann Hornaday (Post). One photo. Moved Tuesday.
FILM-MARTIAN-ADV02 - Matt Damon shines in "The Martian," a simultaneously stirring and lighthearted celebration of science. Friday advance. 835 words, by Ann Hornaday (Post). Two photos.
FILM-KEEPINGROOM-ADV02 -- The relentless gloom of the Civil War-era drama "The Keeping Room" may disengage viewers' sympathy. Friday advance. 650 words, by Alan Zilberman (Post special). One photo. Upcoming.
FILM-MISSISSIPPI-ADV02 -- Ryan Reynolds and Ben Mendelsohn play compulsive gamblers in the vivid road picture "Mississippi Grind." Friday advance. 625 words, by Ann Hornaday (Post). One photo. Upcoming.
FILM-ADDICTED-ADV02 - "Addicted to Fresno," an indie comedy exploring dark territory between sisters, is uneven but boasts a strong cast. Friday advance. 780 words, by Alan Zilberman (Post special). Moved Tuesday.
FILM-PREY-ADV02 - Documentary about jailed polygamist cult leader Warren Jeffs, "Prophet's Prey" is a portrait of a psychopath. Friday advance. 450 words, by Michael O'Sullivan (Post). One photo. Moved Tuesday.
FILM-OFFICER-ADV02 - The documentary "Peace Officer" inspires outrage about police militarization. Friday advance. 435 words, by Michael O'Sullivan (Post). Two photos.
TV-MINAJ - Nicki Minaj said she had a horrific childhood. Why is she producing a sitcom about it? 650 words, by Emily Yahr (Post).
TV-LESBIANS-ESSAY - Gay women are everywhere on fall TV. And at long last, they're no longer there to provide straight characters with learning opportunities. 1,700 words, by Alyssa Rosenberg (Post). Moved Tuesday.
MUSIC-SEPTEMBER - A ranked selection of notable new recordings we heard in September. 425 words, by Chris Richards (Post).
Lifestyle
DRIVERLESS-CARS - MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif - Google's self-driving car offers a smooth test ride. 1,200 words, by Matt McFarland (Post).
PARENTING-FAVORITES — Is it okay to have a favorite child? A father feels like he should love and like all of his children equally all the time - but sometimes, he doesn't. 1,225 words, by Clint Edwards (Post special). Upcoming.
NEWSLETTERS - Lena Dunham's Lenny Letter is the latest attempt to reinvent a previously staid genre. 865 words, by Julia Carpenter (Post). Moved Tuesday.
STDS - "It's a match!" Now when do we have the STD talk? 740 words, by Lisa Bonos (Post).
FACEBOOK-HOAX - Don't feel bad if you fell for the Facebook copyright hoax. 250 words, by Caitlin Dewey (Post). One video. Moved Tuesday.
CIVILITIES — Kim Davis' tresses or dresses do not matter and focusing on them diminishes the point, which is that Davis has refused to do her job. 905 words, by Steven Petrow (Post special).
BAGGAGECHECK — Dr. Andrea advises a reader who avoids conflict to a relationship-endangering degree, and a mom who wants to fit in with "picture-perfect, Pinterest types." 455 words, by Andrea Bonior (Post special).
Workplace Advice (both moved on Financial wire):
WATERCOOLER — Navigating the modern workplace: Co-worker has a maternity peeve . 545 words, by Karla L. Miller (Post special).
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