Culture & Religion — July 31, 2014

From Homeless to Hollywood Mogul

James Cameron was homeless when he wrote Terminator, according to History Pics. Yet he sold the film rights for $1. Why? He took the extremely low salary in exchange for getting to direct the project. Smart bargain. Image via History Pics

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James Cameron was homeless when he wrote Terminator, according to History Pics. Yet he sold the film rights for $1. Why? He took the low pay in exchange for getting to direct the project. Smart bargain.

Image via History Pics

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How “somatic markers” can transform your decision-making

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Moving trees north to save the forests

As the world warms, trees in forests such as those in Minnesota will no longer be adapted to their local climates. That’s where assisted migration comes in.

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