Inside North Korean death camps: Thousands tortured, starved and raped says female prison guard Food is so scarce that inmates catch snakes in order to avoid starvation. Mick West. My name is Mick West. I’m a science writer and debunker. I used to be a video games programmer. My primary focus at the moment is on investigating and. NASA astronaut and biochemist Peggy Whitson will return to Earth as the planet’s new record holder for longest time cumulatively spent on space by an American or a.

Ariana Grande leads stars in defiant tribute to terror victims. Some of the world's biggest music stars have come together with the people of Manchester in a display of defiance and unity at the One Love concert this evening. More than 6. 0,0. Old Trafford Cricket Ground to pay tribute to the victims of the Manchester Arena terror attack which left 2.

Ariana Grande concert. Following the attack, the US pop star vowed to return to Manchester, and as she took to the stage Grande was overwhelmed with emotion. Fighting back tears she said: "Tonight is all about love am I right?"Applauding the crowd she said: "The kind of love and unity that you're displaying is the medicine that the world needs right now. I wanna thank you for coming, I love you so much. Thank you."Ariana Grande and Miley Cyrus shared the stage for an emotional duet. AFP/Getty Images. In a deeply poignant moment singing 'My Everything', the star was joined by Parrs Wood High school choir including survivors of the Manchester attack.

Overwhelmed by the moment, 1. Natasha Seth broke down in tears and was quickly comforted with a hug from the 2.

Showing their support for Grande, international music stars have joined forces for the concert with Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Coldplay, Pharrell Williams, the Black Eyed Peas, Usher, Robbie Williams, Take That, Little Mix and One Direction star Niall Horan all performing. Gary Barlow and Howard Donald perform on stage. AFP/Getty Images. Every performance was steeped in emotion. Justin Bieber broke down as he sang while Coldplay's rendition of Fix You had everyone in tears. Forgetting the lyrics to their duet, Miley and Ariana were supported by the crowd as they stood and hugged one another. And while her famous friends stood by her ,it was Ariana Grande who took centre stage returning to perform several tracks throughout the evening.

One Love Manchester concert: Ariana Grande leads stars in defiant tribute to terror victims Ariana Grande: 'Tonight is all about love'. If you’re a Comcast or Time Warner Cable subscriber but don’t have pockets deep enough to afford HBO on a monthly basis, this weekend is your lucky weekend. At a press conference on Sunday, angry citizens ran off Jason Kessler, the organizer of a disastrous rally for white supremacists, neo-Nazis and other members of the.

Opening the event Mumford and Sons' Marcus Mumford took to the stage and led the crowd in a minute's silence. Performing an acoustic version of the band's hit Timshel he then introduced Take That who performed a rousing rendition of Let It Shine. Robbie Williams pays tribute to the people of Manchester. AFP/Getty Images. Addressing the crowd Gary Barlow said: "Thank you everybody for coming out tonight, thank you for everybody watching at home, thanks to Ariana for inviting us tonight."Our thoughts are with everyone that's been affected by this.

We want to stand strong, look at the sky and sing loud and proud."While there was much speculation that the remaining three members of Take That might reunite with former bandmate Robbie Williams the solo star performed his own track Strong, changing the words to, 'Manchester we're strong'. Miley Cyrus joins Pharrell Williams for a rousing rendition of Happy. AFP/Getty Images. In an emotional video message, U2 frontman Bono expressed his support for the people of Manchester. He told the crowds: "All our hearts are with you, all our hearts are with Manchester and with the UK.

So many of our friends are in this great city."We're broken- hearted for parents who've lost their children and children who've lost their parents in this senseless, senseless horror. There is no end to grief and that's how we know there is no end to life."Performing his hit Happy, Pharrell Williams had the crowd on their feet and dancing in defiance at those who seek to change our way of life. Bowing before the crowd he said: "You know why I'm bowing, I'm bowing because despite all the things that have been going on in this place, I don't feel or hear or see any fear in this building. All we feel here tonight is love, resilience and positivity."In a poignant video message football legend David Beckham said: "Tonight is about remembering those who suffered so much on that night, but also celebrating the spirit of this great city."Wearing an 'I Love Manchester' T- shirt, Miley Cyrus was met with cheers from the crowd as she performed her song Inspired Miley Cyrus too paid tribute to the people of Manchester."Manchester,I just had to take a second to look around at all of you.

I'd like to wrap my arms around each and every one of you and tell you thank you from the bottom of our hearts for having us."I'm so honoured to be at this incredible event surrounded by all you amazing people. The most important responsibility we have on this entire planet is to take care of one another."I've always loved Manchester and not just tonight, it's always felt like a home away from home to me," she added. Ariana Grande delivered a poignant speech thanking the crowd for their display of unity. BBCReturning to the stage, Arianna paid tribute to 1.

Olivia Campbell- Hardy who was killed in the terror attack, dedicating her song 'Side to Side' to her . She said that Olivia's parents and stepfather wanted the concert to go ahead to show the world "that we aren't going to be beaten". And I also want to say I had the pleasure of meeting Olivia's mum a few days ago," she said."And as soon as I met her I started crying and I gave her a big hug, and she said that I should stop crying because Olivia wouldn't have wanted me to cry. And then she told me that Olivia would have wanted to hear the hits. So that means that we had a totally different show planned and we had a rehearsal yesterday where we needed to change everything!"And this evening has been so light and so filled with love and bright energy and I want to thank you for that."Performing a soulful rendition of 'Part of Me', Katy Perry said: "Love conquers fear and love conquers hate.

And this love that you choose will give you strength, and it's our greatest power."Summing up the global sentiment in the wake of yet further attacks on London on Saturday (3 June) the Black Eyed Peas track 'Where Is The Love?' could not have been more poignant as Ariana joined them for the emotional rendition. One Direction star Niall Horan performed his hit Slow Hands before dedicating song This Town to Manchester, saying: 'I just want to say I've been lucky enough to travel all over the world and every time I come back to Manchester I'm addicted to this place.'When I seen you guys all rallying together last week it was a sight to behold, it was incredible. We love you, we're with you."There was a strong police presence as security was heightened for the concert. AFP/Getty Images.

Mick West – Dedicated to the art of Polite Investigation and Communication. Mick West. My name is Mick West. I’m a science writer and debunker. I used to be a video games programmer. My primary focus at the moment is on investigating and explaining conspiracy theories such as Chemtrails, 9/1.

False Flags. I also cover more esoteric topics such as UFO’s, pseudoscience, Flat Earth, photo analysis, and quackery. Email: mick@mickwest. Phone: (5. 30) 0. My Book: I’m writing a book with working title Escaping the Rabbit Hole, to be published by Skyhorse Publishing in September 2. Escaping the Rabbit Hole examines the full spectrum of conspiracy theories from 9/1. Watch Man Of Her Dreams 4Shared.

Flat Earth, and looks at how people get into them, how they get drawn down the rabbit hole, how they get out, and how you can help. My Web Sites: Metabunk. My primary site where I post and discuss various inverstigations. A polite forum of and about debunking. Metabunk get 1. 0,0. Contrail. Science. About contrails and the “chemtrail” conspiracy theory.

Cowboy. Programming. Where I write about games programming, and post some of the experimental code I have written. My Social Media. TV Appearances. CBS Evening News, November 2. I helped explain a “mystery missile launch” off the coast of Los Angeles. My related page on Contrail Science got over a million views. IVqk. 5rc_e. OQCNN, November 2.

Explaining the “mystery missile” and another contrail UFOhttps: //www. Dsual. TDje. Vo, America’s Most Secret Structures, Discovery Channel, 2.

I was profiled as a “Contrail Expert”, and explained the science of Contrail formation relating to the “Chemtrails” conspiracy theory. Joe Rogan Questions Everything, Sy. Fy, 2. 01. 3I appeared in two segments on this show hosted by Joe Rogan. In one segment I discussed the “Chemtrails” theory, and in the other I helped Joe debunk a machine that was supposed to affect clouds by simulating the HAARP research radio. Wo. 10. JE0. Fb. 4https: //www. WHgr. Y- TRrg. Documentaries. Overcast, Dedal Films, 2.

Several minutes of me explaining the “chemtrail” theory in an award winning documentary. Jo. R7u. 1r. DERadio. KPCC, Nov 2. 01. 0Interview regarding the Mystery Missilehttp: //www. Pat Walsh KFBK, 2. Chemtrails” theory. Vo. 0La. EVu. 1c.

Radio New Zealand, 2. Mick West is a science writer and is dedicated to the art of debunking wild theories that circulate online and helping other people do the same, with his website, Metabunk.“http: //www. Podcasts. Joe Rogan Experience #9.

May 2. 01. 7https: //www. MHy. AA two hour podcast discussing the “Flat Earth” conspiracy theory. This was very popular, having over half a million views on You.

Tube alone. Several people made detailed response videos. Joe Rogan Experience #3. Sept 2. 01. 3https: //www. Yl. H3. QA three hour podcast where I discuss chemtrails and all kinds of conspiracy theories with Joe Rogan and guest Bryan Callen.

The Mad Scientist Podcast, 2. Mick West, founder of Metabunk. Contrailscience. com, and overall debunker extraordinaire. Critical Wit, 2. 01. Mick West is a pilot and creator of the website, Contrail. Science. com. We talk about the history and science of contrails; how they are formed, how they take on a variety of shapes, and why they can last for short or long durations.

And we'll also discuss Mick's criticsm of the chemtrail conspiracy. We also discuss another website he's developed recently on ‘how to debunk' called Metabunk.

E2%8. 0%9. 3- contrail- sciencechemtrail- pseudoscience/Podcast UFO, (UK) 2. Our First Guest: Mick West of Metabunk to talk about the Chilean UFO”http: //podcastufo. Polly and Grant (Australia), 2. We talk to Mick West for Anti- Conspiracy “http: //player.

Other Interviews. Watch Adventures Of Power Online Metacritic. Watch The Yards Online Mic on this page. CSICOP: “From Chemtrails to CSICon: An Interview with Mick West.”, 2. An interview regarding my presentation of the “Expert Elicitation” paper.

Articles and Publications. Quantifying expert consensus against the existence of a secret, large- scale atmospheric spraying program, Environmental Research Letters, Volume 1. Number 8, 2. 01. 6A peer reviewed study I co- authored on expert opinions of the evidence put forward supporting the “chemtrails” conspiracy theory. This was the most popular article in the history of Environmental Research Letters and got a top 5% Altmetric score.

There was extensive media coverage of this paper, and I presented it at CSICon 2. Curated Crowdsourcing in UFO Investigations, Skeptical Briefs Volume 2.

A detailed article on how I solved a UFO case that baffled the Chilean Navy for two years. Other Media Mentions (incomplete list)Daily Express, UK, 2. Mick West, administrator of Metabunk. UFO and alien sightings, concluded the alleged lizard was simply a dust removal device at the head of the rover.“http: //www. Mars- NASA- Curiosity- Rover- lizard- debunked- Metabunk- org“Similar videos have also been examined by Mick West of the metabunk. Mystery- planet- sun- Nibiru- Cleveland- Texas- You.

Tube“But, now Mick West, an administrator for the Metabunk. Sacramento, California, claims to have solved the case.”http: //www. UFO- Chilean- Navy- identified- CEFAADaily Mail, UK, 2. The amazing rainbow contrails are a result of these ice crystals, according to Contrail Science.”http: //www.

Stunning- photos- capture- rare- rainbow- contrails. Huffington Post, 2.

Mick West of Metabunk. Mick West, a retired video game programmer who now runs Metabunk. While it initially appeared the FBI had just released the photos, conspiracy- debunking website Metabunk uncovered evidence indicating they were released to the public as early as 2. The Guardian, UK, 2.

I play Tammi and Rob a You. Tube video by Mick West, who runs the conspiracy theory- debunking blog Metabunk. Going through 7. 0 years of books on the science of clouds, West explains why …”https: //www. NBC News, 2. 01. 5“Metabunk. Mick West says it looks like the weird effect that’s created when someone walks through your line of sight while you’re taking an i. Phone panorama. On his website, he demonstrates“http: //www. Vice. com, 2. 01.

In the US, Mick West runs the website metabunk. He reckons the Charlie Hebdo rumors were predictable.”https: //www. Mick West—editor of anti- conspiracy theory website Metabunk, which published an article explaining why Chris’s video was a hoax—explained the history of the chemtrails theory to me. Gazette Review, 2.

Metabunk claimed to have been contacted by one of the boys in the picture”http: //gazettereview. Dive Photo Guide“Over on the de- bunking website, Metabunk. News. com. au, 2.

As the well- informed sceptics of metabunk.