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ALIEN 45th Anniversary
45 years after its release, ALIEN manages to scare and enthrall viewers both old and new alike.
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I'm Odin Halvorson, writer, librarian, community-builder. Welcome to my website, newsletter, and blog!
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Civil War Review: Does It Actually Mean Anything?
Civil War is a beautifully shot miss, nicking the target before zinging off into the brush.
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Bird Flu Outbreaks and Factory Farms
The United States has a ghoulish problem with its farms and the consequences could be dire.
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Happy Easter, Happy Spring!
Odin wishes you the very best and catches you up on his life (and the state of the world).
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How Enshrouded’s Voxel World Captured Two Million Hearts
A survival crafting game for our inner kid.
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IGN Unionizes!
The famous video game news service forms a union in a powerful statement for worker solidarity.
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Reflection for the Soul
Odin explores the true spirit of vacations, writing as work, and more!
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