Tue. 01/25 - Extreme Ironing: Can You Take The Heat?

<p><strong><em>A look into the world of extreme ironing. Plus, how China has been making strides in controlling the weather by shooting rockets at clouds. And, a much more low-key opportunity to help NASA collect data about real, non-modified clouds. </em></strong></p><p>Sponsors:</p><ul><li>Shopify, Get a 14-day free trial at <a href="http://shopify.com/kottke" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">shopify.com/kottke</a></li><li>Indeed, Get a free $75 credit at <a href="http://indeed.com/goodnews" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indeed.com/goodnews</a></li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.avclub.com/extreme-ironing-matthew-battley-new-zealand-1848392942" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Meet an athlete heating up the world of extreme ironing</a> (A/V Club)</li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/books/home-comforts-the-art-and-science-of-keeping-house/9780743272865" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House</a> by Cheryl Mendelson</li><li><a href="https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/extreme-ironing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Finely Pressed, Death-Defying World of Extreme Ironing</a> (Mel Magazine)</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCdb-3mWvho" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Extreme Ironing Around the World</a> (60 Second Docs, YouTube)</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrsINKx7LAI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Extreme Ironing - Pressing For Glory (2003 TV Program)</a> (YouTube) </li><li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2022/01/24/olympics-china-weather-control" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Winter Olympics could highlight China’s innovative — and troubling — efforts to control the weather</a> (Washington Post)</li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/dec/06/china-modified-the-weather-to-create-clear-skies-for-political-celebration-study" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">China 'modifi