Author Archives: Kevin

About Kevin

Kevin Jarnot is a technologist who lives just South of Boston, MA. He is currently employed as Chief Technology Officer at DebtX, a financial services technology company based in Boston.

Our Emoji-filled Future

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Kevin

You know things have changed on the Internet when you can register domains like 😜🐵👦.ws and 🦍💨.ws Yeah, they really work.

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Big Big Train – “East Coast Racer”

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Kevin

One of my favorite songs and one of the best performances I’ve ever seen.  Epic.

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Quotes from my son, Pete

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Kevin

My (now 16 year old) son Pete has a knack for coming up with very funny quotes. I present to you a list of my favorites, in order from Age 10 to Age 16. (At age 10) “I’m slowly losing my … Continue reading →

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RIP Keith Emerson

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Kevin

First Chris Squire from Yes, then David Bowie, Piotr Grudziński from Riverside, and now, my keyboard hero, Keith Emerson. It was Emerson that inspired my as a kid to learn the fine art of rock keyboards, as well as honky … Continue reading →

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King Crimson, “Starless” – UK Live in Tokyo, 2012 

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Kevin

I saw them in Arlington, MA earlier in 2011, where they kicked off the reunion tour. The best concert I’ve ever experienced.  

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RIP David Bowie

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Kevin

Look up here, I’m in Heaven! I’ve got scars that can’t be seen I’ve got drama, can’t be stolen, Everybody knows me now Look up here, man, I’m in danger! I’ve got nothing left to lose I’m so high, it … Continue reading →

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It’s A Bad Brains Christmas, Charlie Brown 

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Kevin
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Why Do Some People Find Deepak Chopra Quotes Deep And Not Dung? 

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Kevin

Greatest name for a research paper ever? “On the reception and detection of pseudo-profound bullshit” (direct link to PDF) To determine factors that might make someone susceptible to reading that Chopra tweet and finding meaning in it, Pennycook and co-authors … Continue reading →

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Neil Young and Devo – “Hey Hey, My My”

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Kevin

I’m so glad this moment happened back in 1982.

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Big Big Train – “Victorian Brickwork” live

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Kevin

Simply a stunning performance. I hope they decide to tour the states!

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