Topic: Bandana Ball

A report describes the 30th annual Ronald McDonald House "Bandana Ball" charity event in Austin, which was disrupted by severe weather. A local Fox News meteorologist acting as MC had to evacuate the tent mid-event, impacting the high-stakes celebrity auction. Prizes at the event included luxury hunting trips to Argentina.

A fundraising event for the Ronald McDonald House, the Bandana Ball, took place in Austin, Texas, with nearly 900 attendees. The outdoor tent event was impacted by a sudden temperature drop to 42 degrees and high winds. Efforts to block the wind included positioning a 30-foot truck in front of the tent entrance to shield guests from the cold.

Adam Curry details his experiment using a legacy two-way pager to replace his smartphone and avoid cellular triangulation. He describes the "digital detox" experience at a social event, where his use of a pager drew both ridicule and curiosity. The pager operates on a 900MHz network, providing a slower but more private alternative to modern SMS and data tracking.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the Sunday session of the No Agenda show, broadcasting from Austin, Texas, and a mobile rig in Manhattan, New York. Dvorak explains his presence in New York for a family trip while Curry mentions his recent volunteer work at the Bandana Ball for the Ronald McDonald House. The hosts briefly address technical lag and the status of the donation spreadsheet.

A host served as the master of ceremonies for the 26th annual Bandana Ball in Austin, benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas. The event faced a sudden evacuation due to a severe hailstorm and high winds that threatened the integrity of the event tent.

Adam Curry describes attending the "Bandana Ball" charity event in Austin, where he was disappointed by the lack of traditional Texas dancing. Meanwhile, President Obama held a secret meeting with tech CEOs including Mark Zuckerberg, Eric Schmidt, and Reed Hastings of Netflix.