Just a thought.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Hugs..
Hugs trigger positive chemical reactions in the body that lower stress, protect heart health, and boost overall well-being.
- Releases Oxytocin: Often called the "love" or "cuddle" hormone, oxytocin levels rise during a hug, promoting trust, safety, and social connection.
- Boosts Dopamine and Serotonin: These feel-good neurotransmitters instantly lift your mood and create feelings of pleasure and belonging.
- Lowers Cortisol: Hugs reduce the production of cortisol, the body's primary stress hormone, helping you feel calmer and less anxious.
- Lowers Blood Pressure and Heart Rate: Pleasant touch stimulates skin receptors that send calming signals to the nervous system, which helps slow your heart rate and reduce blood pressure.
- Supports Immune Function: Studies show that the stress-reducing power of hugs can protect against illnesses like the common cold and reduce inflammation.
- Eases Pain: The release of endorphins during physical touch can act as a natural pain reliever and relax tense muscles.
Friday, October 2, 2026
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
News..
Baby Acc.
The tax-deferred investing accounts, which launched on July 4, can include a one-time $1,000 deposit from the Treasury Department for kids born between 2025 and 2028. Other funds may also be available for qualifying families.
But because signing up for a Trump Account has required families to "opt in" by filing IRS Form 4547 with their tax return or via TrumpAccounts.gov, overall participation rates, especially among low-income families, has been low, research shows.
The Social Security Administration previously said it would introduce a process to enroll newborns at the hospital at the same time families request a Social Security number during the birth registration process.
Griffin..
No university in the history of US education has received such a donation until Citadel founder Ken Griffin pledged an unprecedented $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University.
Part of the money will go towards making a new campus in Miami where Griffin stays and the rest will be for the development of the university campus in Pittsburgh.
Griffin’s $3 billion gift will consist of $1 billion to support CMU’s Pittsburgh campus, split evenly between flexible support for the university’s highest priorities and a $500 million investment in its top-ranked School of Computer Science, which will be renamed the Kenneth C Griffin School of Computer Science. An additional $2 billion will support the launch of CMU Miami," the university announced.
The Miami campus will support more than 3,500 undergraduate, master’s and PhD students, nearly 300 faculty and more than 600 staff members, with construction slated to begin in 2027.
Griffin will also become a member of Carnegie Mellon’s board of trustees. The board already includes hedge fund billionaire David Tepper, a Carnegie Mellon graduate and donor.