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Here's the feature budget for Thursday, June 5, 2014. The feature editor is Paul Freedman at 202-334-7666.
Health, Science
HEALTH-EXERCISE — Six activities that will make it more fun and interesting for parents and kids to work together to work out. 2,125 words, by Mari-Jane Williams (Post). Upcoming, with photos.
HEALTH-ENDOFLIFE — More doctors are using videos to assist patients with end-of-life descisions; the videos can inform patients about their medical options, showing the pro and cons of aggressive care. 2,190 words, by Lena H. Sun (Post special). Two photos.
HICCUPS — Many things can trigger hiccups — a sudden fright, eating too quickly, drinking carbonated beverages — but sometimes there's no clear cause and no surefire cures. 1,165 words, by Meeri Kim (Post special). One graphic.
TRICLOSAN-QANDA — The Minnesota ban on the chemical triclosan, used in some consumer hand and body sanitizers, is prompting questions about whether it should be used anywhere. 1,220 words, by Brian Palmer (Post special).
NOROVIRUS — Norovirus is associated in the public mind with cruise ship passengers in the throes of intestinal distress, but while the gastrointestinal virus affects 20 million U.S. residents every year, only about 1 percent of them are on cruise ships, the CDC reports. 325 words, by Lenny Bernstein (Post).
AUTISM — LONDON — Boys who develop autism are exposed to higher levels of steroid hormones in the womb than those who don't develop the condition, according to a study that further dispels the role of vaccines. 600 words, by Makiko Katamura (Bloomberg).
MEDICARE — NEW YORK — The U.S. could save $3 billion annually if Medicare patients received Avastin instead of Lucentis to treat two diseases that could lead to blindness, a study shows. 810 words, by Sonali Basak (Bloomberg). Moved Monday.
ABUSE — NEW YORK — More than 12 percent of American kids will experience neglect or physical, sexual or emotional abuse by age 18, suggesting that such maltreatment is more prevalent than current estimates, Yale University researchers say. 325 words, by Nicole Ostrow (Bloomberg).
NEANDERTHAL — Everything you know about the Neanderthal is wrong; according to a recent study, there is no evidence to support that Neanderthals were stupider than anatomically modern humans or that such intellectual inferiority spurred their demise. 665 words, by Terence McCoy (Post).
TREES — Tree rings give scientists information about weather conditions hundreds of years ago; scientist says there have been some severe megadroughts in the past, including one that nearly killed off Jamestown, Va. 1,070 words, by W. Barksdale Maynard (Post special). Three photos.
INSECTS — One of evolution's most important and secretive conflicts is the battle over what happens to sperm after mating. The bushcricket can enlighten us. 1,220 words, by James Gilbert (Slate). One photo. Moved on Feature wire.
PUFFIN — The imperiled puffins of Maine. 2,500 words, by Rowan Jacobsen (Slate). Moed Monday.
COCONUTS_ Coconut has become a superfood, but its special nutritional value is not yet confirmed. 1,095 words, by Jennifer Van Allen (Post special). With COCONUTS-GUIDE.
MOON-TORAH — A sacred Jewish scroll could be the first step in setting up a moon-based backup of human culture. 890 words, by Paul Marks (New Scientist).
SHULGIN-OBIT — Alexander "Sasha" Shulgin, a chemist and psychopharmacologist who introduced the world to the drug MDMA — later called Ecstasy — dies at 88. 1,320 words, by Brian Vastag (Post). Moved Tuesday.
QUACK — NEW YORK — Medicaid coverage is the result of a series of anti-scientific decisions many states have made. 1,110 words, by Brian Palmer (Slate).
Lifestyle
PERIOD-FULLSTOP — Obama's emphatic "Period. Full stop." on his promise that the U.S. will always act to return American soldiers held in captivity is the hottest new buzzword among American executives. 780 words, by Jeff Green (Bloomberg). Moved Wednesday on National wires.
JAPAN-VOLCANO — Volcanic activity continues on Nishinoshima, one of the Ogasawara Islands in Japan. The island has been expanding since the eruptions started almost 200 days ago. Stand-alone photo. (Yomiuri Shimbun).
INTERNET-SLENDERMAN — A look at the history of the urban legend of Slender Man, and the stabbing in Wisconsin that police say was done by two 12-year-olds who believed in the myth. 1,400 words, by Caitlin Dewey (Post).
CONDOMS — NEW YORK — Oregon school to offer free condoms to sixth graders, and that's OK. 405 words, by Amanda Marcotte (Slate).
IRELAND — An Irish historian talks to The Washington Post about a mass grave for almost 800 children who died at Ireland's infamous home for babies born out of wedlock. 770 words, by Terrence McCoy (Post). Moved Tuesday on Foreign wire.
Arts and Entertainment
TRAVEL-SLAVERY — A new exhibit about slavery is part of an effort to raise awareness of slavery in Prince George's County, which was the biggest slave-owning county in Maryland. 1,000 words, by DeNeen L. Brown (Post). Three photos.
ART-WHISTLER — WASHINGTON — An exhibition in Washington of James McNeill Whistler's work feels more like an evolution in consciousness, a cultural or psychological shift rather than an artistic or technical one. 870 words, by Philip Kennicott (Post). One photo.
FILM-EDGE-ADV06 — "Edge of Tomorrow": Cruising back to save the day. 840 words, by Ann Hornaday (Post). Friday advance.
FILM-GOREVIDAL-ADV06 — "Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia": Forgetting to make a point. 520 words, by Michael O'Sullivan (Post). Friday advance.
JEOPARDY — Seven things learned about the game show "Jeopardy" during an audition. 1,540 words, by Emily Yahr (Post).
TV-THRONES — The skull-crushing climax for the most recent episode of the TV drama "Game of Thrones" can't happen in real life, experts say. 680 words, by Lenny Bernstein (Post).
Food:
FOOD-WHITEHOUSE — The legacy of African American presidential chefs is not collecting dust in presidential archives, in old cookbooks or in the fading memories of former first families. It's alive right now, with three American Americans serving in the Obama White House kitchen alongside executive chef Cristeta Comerford. 1,140 words, by Adrian Miller (Post special).
FOOD-COPENHAGEN — COPENHAGEN — Noma in Copenhagen recently regained the title of No. 1 restaurant in the world. Noma chef de cuisine Daniel Giusti, 29, taking charge in the kitchen. 2,300 words, by Tim Carman (Post). Four photos.
Travel:
HEATHROW — LONDON — Heathrow airport welcomes its first passengers to a $4.2 billion terminal, aiming to avoid the chaos of the last major opening and bolster its case for remaining a major hub. 700 words, by Kari Lundgren (Bloomberg). Moved Wednesday on Foreign wire. Four photos.
Workplace Issues
TECH-WOMEN-QANDA — Sophia Amoruso, the CEO of online fashion site Nasty Gal and author of the new book #GIRLBOSS (Portfolio Hardcover), is not your typical CEO; a Q&A interview. 1,020 words, by Jena McGregor (Post). One photo. Moved on Financial wire.
WATERCOOLER — Navigating the modern workplace: the protocol when an applicant reveals he is in psychiatric care. 550 words, by Karla L. Miller (Post special). Moved on Financial wire.
CAREER-COACH — Career Coach: What's the real message of a graduation speech? 870 words, by Joyce E.A. Russell (Post special). Moved on Financial wire.
WORKDAYS-QANDA — The woman who created the holiday "Leave the Office Earlier Day," speaks about job efficiency and wasted time. 1,385 words, by Brigid Schulte (Post).
Travel
JAPAN-FESTIVAL — Visitors enjoy a blue and white illumination depicting the Milky Way and summer stars at Tokyo Tower's main observatory in Tokyo. The event, which uses 27,000 LED lights, takes place every year prior to the Tanabata Festival on July 7. Stand-alone photo (Yomiuri Shimbun).
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