When Your Heroes Sell You Out: Athletes, Junk Food, and the World Cup
Messi. Ronaldo. Ronaldinho. Athletes who built their bodies through years of elite discipline — selling you chips, soda, and fast food. I have a problem with that.
PedramJuly 2026Sports & Culture
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Sports & Culture
When Your Heroes Sell You Out: Athletes, Junk Food, and the World Cup
Legends of the game selling chips and soda to the kids who idolize them. The irony nobody talks about.
Transit & City Life
Nothing Changes on the TTC and GO Transit Isn't Much Better
After nearly a decade away, I decided to trust Toronto's transit system again. Here's what I found.
Policy & Roads
Why Ontario Should Rethink Speed Limits and Speed Cameras
Ontario's 100 km/h highway limits don't reflect reality. Here's the case for 130 km/h and smarter enforcement.
Urban Growth
The Hidden Cost of City Growth
Construction, congestion, and the questions nobody's asking about what city expansion really costs the people who live here.
Economy
Gas Prices: What's Really Going On?
The first post, and straight to the point: why do gas prices jump for no reason that makes sense to the average person?
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Pedram
Writer & Commentator
I explore the stories, issues, and events that shape our world: politics, the economy, social issues, and everyday life. My goal is simple: to look at things differently, share my perspective, and spark conversations that go beyond common assumptions.
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