Topic: Bonaire

Adam Curry returns to Texas from Bonaire and discusses his recent engagement with John C. Dvorak. The hosts joke about wedding logistics, including the possibility of a "roast marriage" and the location of the ceremony. Curry describes the technical difficulties of uploading the previous episode from the island using a slow connection.

Production issues affect the remote broadcast from Bonaire as the connection fluctuates at 400 kilobits. Adjustments to the Skype settings and the implementation of a noise gate are discussed to improve audio quality. The hosts acknowledge the informal nature of remote location shows and the lack of a standard snappy opening.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 377 of the No Agenda show on January 26, 2012. Curry broadcasts from Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, while Dvorak joins from Northern Silicon Valley. They exchange greetings and briefly discuss the local fiber optic infrastructure in the Caribbean.

Adam Curry recounts his marriage proposal to Miki Willis at the highest point in Bonaire, Seroe Largu. The event was kept secret from John C. Dvorak, who learned about it via Facebook and his wife. Curry describes the logistics of the surprise, including staying at a location referred to as "The Lair" and the rainy weather conditions on the island.

Adam Curry reports from Bonaire, noting significant changes since the Dutch government designated the island as a province in January 2011. The local government workforce has expanded to 600 employees for 15,000 inhabitants, while property taxes have tripled. Despite a 28-million-euro EU grant for sewer and fiber infrastructure, residents remain unconnected due to high individual hookup costs and a lack of an external internet service provider. Local frustration is rising over cruise ship passengers who allegedly shoplift souvenirs without spending money at local businesses.

The hosts preview upcoming coverage of the Enemy Expatriation Act (H.R. 3166 and S. 1698), which would allow the government to strip Americans of their citizenship for supporting terrorism. The episode concludes with a sign-off from Bonaire, with plans to return to regular broadcasting on Thursday.

One host prepares for a vacation to Bonaire in the Netherlands Antilles. Amidst the travel plans, a producer from Zurich reports that PricewaterhouseCoopers has been contracted by the U.S. government to design a Value-Added Tax (VAT) system for the United States. The hosts view this as a sign that a new national tax is being prepared for a "smooth transition."

The hosts conclude episode 375, confirming that the show will continue on its regular schedule despite the upcoming trip to Bonaire. They provide a final reminder of the show's donation website and sign off from their respective locations in Austin and Northern Silicon Valley.

On September 4, lightning reportedly struck two separate BOPEC oil storage facilities in Bonaire and Curacao, both owned by Venezuela's Hugo Chavez. The resulting fires burned for over 24 hours. The hosts express skepticism that lightning would strike two related facilities on the same day, suggesting the events may have been a deliberate message to the Venezuelan government.

Technical difficulties during a previous broadcast from the Netherlands Antilles are attributed to poor local internet infrastructure. The discussion covers the limitations of 300 kilobit upstream ADSL and the potential for using WiMAX or multiplexed lines for future remote broadcasts from the island.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open Episode 223 of No Agenda, broadcasting from a beach shack in Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles. The hosts immediately encounter significant technical difficulties and connection drops due to the remote location's infrastructure. They discuss the local scenery and the lack of 3G connectivity on the island.

Bonaire is scheduled to become a full municipality of the Netherlands on October 10, 2010 (10/10/10). Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has publicly claimed this change brings NATO-affiliated military presence too close to his borders. The transition will also see the local currency shift from the Guilder to the US Dollar.

A medical professional provides a critique of Vivitrol, claiming it is being misused to treat marijuana addiction and may increase suicide risks. The hosts also mention a report of puppies dying on an American Airlines flight. They conclude the show by referencing the website "Cats That Look Like Hitler" and signing off from Bonaire.