Roob: Floods to delay welfare changesIndianapolis Star, United States –4 hours agoRoob told lawmakers today that he expects the region to be declared a federal disaster area, making residents there eligible for emergency food stamps. … More: continued here

ABC News DSS secretary resigns; new food stamp sites open in CenlaAlexandria Town Talk, LA –13 hours agoWilliamson resigned Monday amid criticism that DSS was responsible for miscues in food stamp distribution and evacuee shelter amenities after Hurricane …Social Services chief resigns2TheAdvocateFrom The Department Of Social ServicesKATCDespite turmoil, DSS toiled onMonroe News …

Sept. 16 (Bloomberg) — Canadian stocks fell a second day as financial companies tumbled on concern that more U.S. institutions may fail, leading to tighter credit and weaker demand economic growth. More: continued here

Ahh the Post Office. A British Institution, but increasingly outdated these days? I haven’t heard the phrase “snail mail” in a good long time. In an effort to stave off the dinosaur accusations, the Guardian reckons that the Post Office is soon to launch a mobile phone service to add …

Tech Winners & Losers: DellTheStreet.com –4 hours agoeBay(EBAY Quote – Cramer on EBAY – Stock Picks) shares bounced after setting another 52-week low earlier in the session, as the downturn in the stock market …Dell stock dives 10% on demand warningBizjournals.comDell Punctures PC Health HopesTheStreet.comall 7 news articles More: continued here

TORONTO – Royal Laser Corp. (TSX:RLC) has urged its shareholders to reject an unsolicited takeover offer from Jaguar Financial Corp. (TSX:JFX) to take the industrial technology company private. More: continued here

Associated Press – September 16, 2008 2:15 PM ET AUSTIN (AP) – Emergency food stamps will be available to Hurricane Ike victims who qualify. More: continued here

The discovery of asbestos in crumbled ceiling tile resulted in the temporary closure of the Davis, West Virginia Post Office. U.S. Postal Service officials don’t yet know when the Tucker County si More: continued here

Post office urged by locals to retain servicesHalifax Evening Courier, UK –5 hours agoLocal people in Rotherham have called on the Post Office to reconsider its plan to shut six branches in the area. Offices on St Ann's Road and Wortley Road … More: continued here

The Oak Ridge Boys are up for auction on eBay. The band is auctioning off a private New Year’s Eve performance to the highest bidder. The winner gets an intimate show for family and friends in the venue of his or her choice. More: continued here