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The all new Shaun Inman is a big departure from the previous version in more than font size and colour

He takes a design approach to the timeline and archives of a site and explains it as follows...
About the Heap

Every item on this site (or any site for that matter) can be associated with an identifiable point in time. Each point encapsulates a unique frame of mind. As time passes, that frame of mind and the items associated with it become potentially less relevant and begin to fade. Visibly.

Identifying content's place and importance over time is an original approach. Great concept.