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Umar Hassan

  • Digital Content Executive, Ricemedia
Birmingham
As seen in: Medium, The Daily Mirror, Wiley Online Library, Daily Express, The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, HuffPost UK, NewsBreak, Nankai Business Review International, Data Center Dynamics, Independent (Nigeria) and
Covers:  data, sports, investigations, local news
Digital Content Executive @Ricemedia | Swimming & #Dataviz enthusiast. Views and ramblings all expressed by yours truly.
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Parklife: Birmingham's hidden parks to explore for Summer fun

Parklife: Birmingham's hidden parks to explore for Summer fun

Birmingham Updates — It's the summer time and it comes with plenty of gorgeous weather. There are 571 parks in Birmingham, more than any other European equivalent-sized city. Why not spend a few hours of the day discovering the city's hidden parkland with a picnic in the sunshine?
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Skinny Oat Latte please!

Skinny Oat Latte please!

Birmingham Updates — For freelancers and creatives, nothing beats the atmosphere of working in a coffee shop, particularly if you need to get away from your house and get some work done without the usual distractions. Finding decent coffee shops and cafes with vegetarian and vegan options is easier than ever for people who practice a meat-free lifestyle ...
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Where's the vinyl? The hidden gems of Birmingham's record shops

Where's the vinyl? The hidden gems of Birmingham's record shops

Birmingham Updates — Birmingham has produced many legendary musical artists and bands such as Black Sabbath, UB40, Steve Winwood, Jamelia and Ocean Colour Scene for more than half a century. The city also has some incredible record shops. Wherever you are in Birmingham, trawling through the record draws and CD shelves to search for a piece of music...
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Donkey Kong anyone? Retro Gaming Shops to check out in Birmingham - Birmingham Updates

Donkey Kong anyone? Retro Gaming Shops to check out in Birmingham - Birmingham Updates

Birmingham Updates — There was a time where Crash Bandicoot and Super Mario Bros were the ONLY games to play as children. Fast-forward to 2019 and there are some hidden gems that Birmingham has to offer for retro gamers looking to spend their hard-earned cash on pieces of gaming history.
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Which WWE Superstars are the most successful in WrestleMania main events?

Which WWE Superstars are the most successful in WrestleMania main events?

Daily Mirror — There are just days left until WrestleMania 35 and the first women's WWE match to ever headline 'The Grandest Stage of Them All'. Raw Women's Champion Ronda Rousey, SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch will compete in a 'Winner Takes All' Match for both titles.
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Hawaii volcano news: How scientists PREDICTED Hawaii volcano was on BRINK of HUGE eruption

Hawaii volcano news: How scientists PREDICTED Hawaii volcano was on BRINK of HUGE eruption

Daily Express — The eruption of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano forced the evacuation of thousands of people, with 700 homes being affected by the lava flow. Lava haze, spatter and lava bombs were serious health threats to the people living on the Island of Hawaii. And a series of 18,000 earthquakes meant that the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was forced to close down.
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Easter 2019 date: When is Easter - when is the Easter bank holiday?

Easter 2019 date: When is Easter - when is the Easter bank holiday?

Daily Express — For 2019, this year's Easter bank holiday is later than last year by nearly three weeks, giving school children and workers some much needed family and holiday time. Children up and down the country will get to enjoy Easter egg hunts and chocolate galore in just a few weeks time.
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EXCLUSIVE - Government Awards £500m Data Centre Contract Without Competitive Tender as Brexit Loo...

EXCLUSIVE - Government Awards £500m Data Centre Contract Without Competitive Tender as Brexit Loo...

Computer Business Review — The British government has inked a £500 million data centre contract extension without a competitive tender, saying the facilities need to be running smoothly by March 16 next year - 13 days before Britain exits the European Union.
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Matt Calkins - "You Don't Code Software; You Draw it Out"

Matt Calkins - "You Don't Code Software; You Draw it Out"

Computer Business Review — Matt Calkins has been CEO of low-code development platform Appian since the company was first founded in 1999 in Reston, Virginia. An avid board games fan who has competed internationally in tournaments, he has also created his own Japanese-influenced board game called "Seikgahara".
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GitHub Sold for $7.5 Billion in Microsoft Stock

GitHub Sold for $7.5 Billion in Microsoft Stock

Computer Business Review — Add to favorites Microsoft has confirmed it is buying leading code repository GitHub for $7.5 billion in Microsoft stock - using part of its $30 billion share repurchase programme to fund the acquisition. Nat Friedman, former CEO of Xamarin (acquired by Microsoft in 2016), will take over as CEO.
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5 Reasons to be Excited about the Huawei P20 | DESIblitz

5 Reasons to be Excited about the Huawei P20 | DESIblitz

DesiBlitz — Huawei's latest premium phone, the Huawei P20 represents a major change for the Chinese company, the third-biggest phone manufacturer in the world, behind Apple and Samsung. As the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Sony Xperia XZ2 were released at Mobile World Congress 2018, Huawei is extensively promoting their newest smartphone after officially releasing it via a YouTube live stream on Tuesday 27th March 2018.
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What Will 5G mean for Broadband and Mobile Users?

What Will 5G mean for Broadband and Mobile Users?

DesiBlitz — As the UK population settles into 4G mobile and broadband data plans, talks have emerged over the next generation of mobile communications, known as 5G.
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India's Video Games Industry is becoming a Billion-Dollar market | DESIblitz

India's Video Games Industry is becoming a Billion-Dollar market | DESIblitz

DesiBlitz — India's video games industry shows no signs of slowing down as it continues its ascendancy into the mainstream of 1.3 billion people. India and South East Asia have been considered excellent prospects for video game developers to expand their user base worldwide.
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MINI announces crews for 2017 Dakar Rally - The Checkered Flag

MINI announces crews for 2017 Dakar Rally - The Checkered Flag

thecheckeredflag.co.uk — MINI All4 Racing have announced their crews for the upcoming 2017 Dakar Rally. MINI are no strangers to this event, winning four consecutive Dakar Rallies from 2012-2015. Forming the eight-car line up with MINI and its motorsport partner X-Raid are drivers who have varying experience of competing at the Dakar.
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Osian Pryce: "Luckily it all came along in the end"

Osian Pryce: "Luckily it all came along in the end"

thecheckeredflag.co.uk — The Checkered Flag caught up with one of Wales' rising rally stars, Osian Pryce, as we managed to have a word with the 2016 Drive DMACK Fiesta Trophy-winner. Immediately, we discussed with Pryce about the departure of Volkswagen Motorsport from the FIA World Rally Championship and the impact it has had on the chances of him securing a WRC seat in the future.
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The Championship That Never Was - Grönholm loses 2006 WRC title by one point - The Checkered Flag

The Championship That Never Was - Grönholm loses 2006 WRC title by one point - The Checkered Flag

thecheckeredflag.co.uk — Since it's over a week to go until the start of the 2016 Dayinsure Wales Rally GB, The Checkered Flag will be bringing you extensive coverage of the penultimate round of the 2016 FIA World Rally Championship season.
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Mixed fortunes for ABT Schaeffler in Buenos Aires - Read Motorsport

Mixed fortunes for ABT Schaeffler in Buenos Aires - Read Motorsport

readmotorsport.com — It was a mixed day for the ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport team in Buenos Aires as Lucas di Grassi finished 3rd and Daniel Abt in 13th. Coming into the ePrix, di Grassi was one-point behind his championship rival Sebastien Buemi. However, the Swiss driver started from the back of the grid, whilst di Grassi started [...]
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F1 teams and bosses agree engine cost reductions

F1 teams and bosses agree engine cost reductions

readmotorsport.com — F1 bosses have agreed a deal to reduce engine costs for customer teams. The agreement was reached after two days of talks with the F1 Strategy Group in Geneva. It was agreed as part of the deal that the turbocharged V6 engines would remain till 2020, with the new regulations being brought in for 2018.
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Pirelli's Tyreless Debate for 2017

Pirelli's Tyreless Debate for 2017

readmotorsport.com — 2017 leads a raft of changes in the F1 season which will see the cars go up to five seconds a lap quicker than the current F1 cars. However, the on-going debate on tyres between Pirelli, the teams and Bernie Ecclestone is a major talking point that shows no signs of wilting away, adding another twist in the tail of their relationship.
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Sean McDermotts cruise past St Barnabas

Sean McDermotts cruise past St Barnabas

The Irish World — With both sides suffering with injuries and suspensions, Sean McDermotts win comfortably against St Barnabas at Pairc Na Eireann. Sean McDermotts looked comfortable throughout as they recorded a comfortable win over St Barnabas at Pairc Na Eireann.
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Warwickshire off to flying start

Warwickshire off to flying start

The Irish World — Warwickshire recorded a comfortable win over Sligo in their opening match of their league Division 3B campaign when the Connacht team visited Pairc na hEireann. The home side started well, hitting the net three times in the opening half and looked ...
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