Episode 962

Sonos ZonePlayer S5
As mentioned in Episode 947, Leo did get a review unit of the Sonos Zoneplayer S5, and has bought another one already.  At least one Zoneplayer S5 or a Sonos Zonebridge BR100 has to be wired to your home network.  The other Zoneplayers can work wirelessly.  Remote control is enabled either using the Sonos Controller 200 (sold separately), or using an iPhone or iPod Touch (with the free Sonos Controller app), or via your Mac or PC by installing the Sonos Controller desktop application.

In the picture below (prepared for Episode 887 when Leo first mentioned the Sonos system), at the bottom left corner is the back view of the Zonebridge, and to its right is the Sonos Controller remote control.

Sonos Music System
Podcast Awards
Things at the Podcast Awards are a little confusing this year for the TWiT Network.  In previous years, usually Leo decided which podcast or podcasts would try for an honour.  This year it's free for all at TWiT.  The Daily Giz Wiz is nominated for People's Choice, along with This Week In Technology (which has won before).  DGW is also entered in the Comedy category (along with This Week In Fun).  Then FLOSS Weekly is nominated in the Technology category along with This Week In Tech and Security Now (both of which have also won before).  TWiT is also entered in the video category (presumably for all the TWiTLive shows).

You can vote now (valid email address required, you may or may not be asked to verify), and may do it again every day until voting closes.  Why not vote for the Daily Giz Wiz in both categories?  Let's hope it's Dick's turn this year.

Beyond Bed and Bath
In Episode 954, Leo asked what's beyond the bed and bath in Bed, Bath and Beyond.  Opher Banarie answers it for Leo, that if you go by what they sell in their stores, it's kitchen, backyard, garage and practically any room that needs better organisation.

Beyond Pesticides
Opher would also like to point out that Triclosan, the active ingredient found in most anti-bacterial soapEpisode 954), is so diluted that it makes little difference to traditional soap but over time it causes a significant environmental impact.  See the various reports by the Beyond Pesticides Group.  Leo also points out that one needs a healthy exposure to bacteria to build up one's immunities. (which Dick and Leo discussed also in

Beyond Ignorance and Apathy
Dick learned from 60 Minutes Plus that people who have lived through previous flu outbreaks are more likely to have an immunity or resistance to swine flu.  So Leo needn't worry.  He should, however, be worried about something else: ignorance and apathy.  Is that a problem for him?  "I don't know and I don't care," quips Leo.

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