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The effects of RealPage's scheme was far-reaching; at least half of the country's landlords reportedly ate from the trough, calculating that even if rent hikes resulted in vacancies, they would still make larger profits.

To prepare for her role as a calculating vixen in the miniseries “Fresno,” a satire of television’s popular evening soaps, Teri Garr had to force herself to do something she had never done before.

Unlike her irresponsible and erratic-tempered brother, she’s calculating and stoic and knows that regardless of how she dresses or speaks or what she does, she’ll never be rid of that Hangman notoriety.

Iran also is calculating between saving face by standing up to Israel while also hoping to minimize antagonizing the West as it seeks relief from sanctions and possibly a reopening of negotiations over the international Iran nuclear deal, drafted and signed by President Obama and six other world powers but jettisoned by President Trump.

A lot goes into calculating the energy rates you see on your monthly electric bill — construction and maintenance of power plants, fuel costs, and much more.