Our golden blast from the past for today is a twofer. The Gentle Reader can easily figure out how they’re related. The first, New! Improved!, is from six years ago today.

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There’s a new look to the Breitbart Unmasked website this morning (No, I won’t link to it.). They’ve dumped the logo that Bill Schmalfeldt designed for one with a much clearer look. Here’s the old banner logo designed by the Cabin Boy—And here’s the new look—

A new look for a new year? Or a quick change after a discussion on websites such as Kimberlin Unmasked about the Breitbart Unmasked/Bill Schmalfeldt connection and the bits of data the Cabin Boy leaves behind in his images.

I’m sure it’s just coincidental.

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The second is an episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign from three years ago.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once. Receiver picked up.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

DEEP VOTE: (Telephone Filter) Good evening, Mr. Atsign.

JOHNNY: Yes?

DEEP VOTE: (Telephone Filter) I have some more information for you. Meet me at the usual place and time.

SOUND: (Called Party’s POV) Line hung up. Dial tone.

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

ANNOUNCER: The Lickspittle Broadcasting System presents W. J. J. Hoge in the transcribed adventures of the man with the action-packed Twitter account, America’s fabulous free-lance Internet investigator …

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