New study says watching the Kardashians makes you a worse person

Watching Keeping Up With the Kardashians for as little as 60 seconds may sap your sympathy for the poor, a new study claims.

The research from the London School of Economics (LSE) found that exposure to "materialistic media" and TV shows that "glamorize fame, luxury, and wealth accumulation" may bring about anti-welfare and materialistic sentiments, according to the Telegraph UK.

Two control groups, 487 adults in total, were shown distinct media. One group was shown adverts for luxury products and photos of rich celebrities, and the other "neutral images" about public transport, natural scenery and more. "Results showed that even a small amount of exposure to materialistic media had a negative impact on both anti-welfare attitudes and support for anti-welfare policies," the Telegraph UK reports.

Participants were also polled about their viewership of "materialistic" television programs such as Keeping Up With the Kardashians, and researchers again found regular viewers exhibited "stronger materialistic and anti-welfare attitudes than lighter consumers of these shows."

"Humans are inherently materialistic but also very social and communal," explained study author Dr. Rodolfo Leyva of LSE's Department of Media and Communications department.

"The way this is expressed depends on our culture. If there is more emphasis on materialism as a way to be happy, this makes us more inclined to be selfish and anti-social, and therefore unsympathetic to people less fortunate."

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Comedian Kevin Hart surprises 18 students with $600,000 worth of College Scholarships

 

Superstar comedian and actor, Kevin Hart surprised 18 HBCU college students with $600,000 worth of College Scholarships at a dinner last night.

According to a press release, the surprise happened during a United Negro College Fund dinner. Kevin joined forces with UNCF and KIPP  Knowledge Is Power Program to present his $600,000 gift which went to deserving students based on their personal and academic accomplishments.

The scholarship recipients included KIPP students from 11 historically black colleges and universities, including Morehouse College, Spelman College, Fisk University, Dillard University and Xavier University.

The scholarship recipients included KIPP students from 11 historically black colleges and universities, including Morehouse College, Spelman College, Fisk University, Dillard University and Xavier University.

"I am living proof that if you put your mind to something you can not only achieve it, but you can go above and beyond the expectations of what you thought that you could do. After you open one door, the crazy thing is you find out that there are seven more doors that you could open," Hart said. "Education is that first door. breeze through this!

"This is the opportunity of a lifetime breeze through it! When you get to that next door…breeze through that. Success is what you want it to be," he added. "At the end of the day, we are what we want to be. Do not allow others to hold you back."
 

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ideo: Saraki praises female lawmaker, Boma Goodhead for boldly confronting masked DSS officials at the National Assembly

ideo: Saraki praises female lawmaker, Boma Goodhead for boldly confronting masked DSS officials at the National Assembly

Senate president Bukola Saraki in the world press conference addressing the illegal seige by DSS officials at the National Assembly, praised Boma Goodhead - a member of the House of Representatives - for boldly defending 'Nigeria's democracy.

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Popular Ghanaian actress robbed at gunpoint in Festac

Popular Ghanaian actress, Ella Mensah was robbed in Festac, Lagos, on her way home from a movie location.

The actress, who shared the scary incident on her Instagram Story, said she was so afraid for her life as her ''car screen'' was broken by the armed robbers who pointed a gun at her. An iPhone X and an iPhone 7plus were stolen from her. The robbers also made away with all the money she had on her.

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Video: Saraki praises female lawmaker, Boma Goodhead for boldly confronting masked DSS officials at the National Assembly

Senate president Bukola Saraki in the world press conference addressing the illegal seige by DSS officials at the National Assembly, praised Boma Goodhead - a member of the House of Representatives - for boldly defending 'Nigeria's democracy.

Watch the video below. 

"Hon. Boma Goodhead, stands out. She looked a masked security operative in the eye and dared him to shoot. It was another pointer to what is possible... when women take their place in leadership." -Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki at the #WorldPressConference pic.twitter.com/vZlMQMrgE8

— The Senate President (@SPNigeria) August 9, 2018

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Lady Tried To Turn Off Gas In Her Kitchen. See What Happened Next. Photos - Family - Nairaland

Lady Tried To Turn Off Gas In Her Kitchen. See What Happened Next. Photos by dainformant(m): 7:51am

A lady is lucky to be alive following a gas explosion which occurred at  her residence yesterday. According to Blessing Nkoyo  Emmanuel from Eket, Akwa Ibom but resides in Kano state,  she was about to turn off the gas in her home before it exploded and set her on fire.  She revealed that her clothes and hair were  on fire before she narrowly escaped from the kitchen.  Immediately she escaped from the kitchen,  the ceiling and some parts of the house were  destroyed as she came out with a little injury from the incident. The excited lady took to Facebook to thank God for her miraculous survival.  Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/lady-rejoices-after-surviving-gas-explosion-at-her-residence.html (Quote) (Report) 1 Like (Like) (Share)

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Samson Folarin A 28- year - old bus driver , Abraham Umar , has been killed by suspected cult members at Cele bus stop, in the Ijanikin area of Lagos State. The police said the victim was set up by his friend who was obsessed with his (Abraham ' s ) 17- year - old girlfriend . PUNCH Metro learnt that Abraham , aka Abi, was eating at the girlfriend ' s mother ' s bamboo restaurant when the gunmen invaded the place around 9 pm on Tuesday. They reportedly shot the Benue State indigene in the head , killing him on the spot. Our correspondent learnt that the case was reported at the Ijanikin Police Station and the girlfriend , identified only as Elo , was arrested . A witness, who did not want to be identified, said the gunmen came in a group after Abraham , who plied the Lagos -Badagry Expressway route , parked his vehicle and went to eat . He said , "He was with his conductor and the owner of the commercial bus when one of the gunmen tapped him on the back . Another one pushed him and slammed his head against the wall . Then one of them put a gun to his head and shot him dead . Everybody ran away . " The victim ' s sister, Aminat Umar , while fighting back tears , said Abraham ' s friend , one Peter , broke the news to the family. She explained that the victim had called her after parking his vehicle around 9 . 21 pm . " He said he was on his way home . About 10 minutes later , his best friend , Peter , rushed to our house , saying Abi had been shot at Cele bus stop and that his corpse had been taken to a police station . " My mother and uncle ran to the Ijanikin Police Station , but were told that nobody was brought there. They went to a private hospital around Cele bus stop and were again told that the body was not brought to the hospital . " The hospital workers said they should check the station . The police later admitted that he was there . I was told that his conductor and the owner of the commercial bus were in the cell, " she added . Our correspondent learnt that the deceased lost his father , a former naval officer , when he was barely six years old . His foster father , Muhammed Umaru , said Abraham had been receiving threat text messages from some men who asked him to stop his relationship with Elo . He said , " They told him to leave the girl because she belonged to one of them . " My son' s friend , Peter , said the young man behind the messages had once confronted them . I was told that the rival was dark in complexion and had dreadlocks. " I told his aunt and uncle , who asked the girl to stay away from Abraham and also warned him to leave Elo alone . But they refused to quit the relationship. " The deceased' s uncle , Sani Umar , described him as gentle and easy - going. He said , "He was a calm man and never involved himself in any trouble . This incident is just unfortunate .  The problem was that the girl he was dating had another boyfriend who is a cult member and that was why he was killed . We want justice ; he must not die in vain . " Elo , 17, who had been arrested by the police , however, said Abraham was her only boyfriend , adding that she could not tell why he was killed . " He called me last night (Tuesday) , saying he was going to my mum ' s shop and if he could wait for me there . I said he should not wait because I was at my brother' s place in Ajegunle and would not be coming back that night .  I told him that we were planning my brother' s wedding. On Wednesday when I got back home , I was told Abi had been killed . I don' t know about any threat because he did not tell me about it , " she said . A source said cult killings were rampant in Ijanikin , adding that security operatives had not been able to curb the activities of cult members in the area . He called on the police authorities to come to the aid of residents . He said , " The cult members go into houses to kill people at will. Members of a family are still at a hospital after they were attacked by these boys . Two weeks ago, two boys were shot and killed at the bus stop because they refused to release their phones . " The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer , CSP Chike Oti , said four suspects had been arrested. However , Oti noted that Abraham ' s best friend set him up over the 17- year - old girlfriend . He said , " Abraham ' s friend had a crush on the girl . It got to a point of obsession as he started talking to the man ' s girlfriend to leave him . However , when he was not getting the desired cooperation from the girl , he set up his friend with some other guys , who killed him. " The matter was reported at the Ijankin Police Station and immediately, the state Commissioner of Police , Edgal Imohimi , ordered the Divisional Police Officer to fish out the murderers .  So far, the DPO has picked up four suspects , while the principal suspect, the one who had a crush on the girl , is still at large. We are on his trail and he cannot escape justice . " https://punchng.com/friend-kills-lagos-driver-to-date-girlfriend/ Pic credits:  http://thenationonlineng.net/suspected-cultists-kill-driver-over-girlfriend/ (Quote) (Report) (Like) (Share)