Re: [85attendees] are we in meeting rooms or freezers ?

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 5:20 PM, Randall Gellens <randy@qti.qualcomm.com> wrote:
> At 6:02 PM -0500 11/7/12, Carlos M. Martinez wrote:
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>>  Cold is more manageable than hot, that is a well-known fact.
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> That's widely accepted and oft-repeated, but I have my doubts. Personally, I
> find it far easier to cope with being too hot than too cold (except when
> trying to sleep, and then a cold room and warm blanket is good).  I suspect
> it has to do with how much fat one has, and one's internal metabolism.
[MB] Perhaps.  My suggestion for folks that seem to feel too cold is
to ask your doctor to test your thyroid and measure your ferritin.
Feeling cold can be a symptom of low ferritin and low thyroid
function.  I used to be with you folks that are also freezing until I
got my ferritin levels of up and my thyroid treated.  Of course, when
I was someone that always felt chilled, I was in the habit of dressing
appropriately with layers. [/MB]
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>>   For example long haul overnight flights get usually chilly for a reason.
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> Hah!  I find long overnight flights are invariably way too hot.  Most get
> positively broasting.  I'm always overheated on planes, but too cold in
> meeting rooms.  More proof that someone is always unhappy with the
> temperature :-)
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>>  No airline would provide economy fare passangers with blankets unless
>>  there was some benefit :-)
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> Those blankets are viral vectors and often encrusted with baby vomit, snot,
> and foot grime.  Unless wrapped in plastic, or one is engaging in an
> immune-response challenge, stay away.
[MB] Again, a pashmina or one of the silk liners one can buy for
camping bags is incredibly compact, but can provide a lot of warmth.
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