calculus

These flashpoints — rainbow rockers, Impossible Sausage, now a stripped-down logo — reveal the delicate calculus of change for a brand whose cultural identity is intertwined with a conservative vision of Americana.

"I think the calculus today is a bit different but no, the political side never came up but I think what the R&A wants is the greatest courses, they're focused on quality."

It’s whether or not the Dodgers seriously pursue any other significant moves — or keep the faith in a roster they’ve spent many hundreds of millions to build — where the more complex calculus lies.

While Chand’s domestic performances have been solid, selectors have said he has yet to shift the selection calculus in a system that might prioritize younger prospects.

Trust me, I know the sting of being told something is “easy,” only to wind up cussing-mad because, sure, it didn’t require calculus — but it was still time-consuming, nerve-racking and deeply frustrating.