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There is a prominence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression in peacekeepers, suggests a new study [PDF] that also tries to shed light on the risk factors that lead to mental health conditions incurred by peacekeeping service.

Jerry Falwell dead at 73. This is true: last week he appeared on CNN and told Christine Amanpour that he was praying for an additional twenty years of life to "complete his task" and that he felt optimistic about getting it. The moral here is that prayers are always answered, but that sometimes the answer is "no."

There were four shootings this weekend including a fatal one near Don Mills and Eglinton. Police say they're also encountering resistance from witnesses and victims which is making their investigation much harder.

If we have to post one more picture of a gun...Jeez. Well, given there's been no update on the 'national gun crisis' in a while, let's check up on the issue with a few links.

More alarmingly, especially given the awful punditry that spewed forth on election night, is Canada.com's report that the Canadian Radio, Television and Telecommunications Commission said it found ''there is substantial demand in Canada for Fox News." Like a hole in the head. Apologies, Mr. Murdoch. Of course, and in fairness, freedom to broadcast on one of Canada's hundreds of digital channels should be afforded the network. We just fear what Shep-spawn the network will bring upon us. Fair and Balanced, Torontoist's coverage shall endeavour to remain.