R2-KT

Hasbro and Lucasfilm Ltd. have created an action figure in memory of Katie Johnson, a seven year old star wars fan who passed away from brain cancer in 2005.

In 2005, the R2-D2 Builders Club created a life-size astromech droid named R2-KT named after Katie. Hasbro, the maker of Star Wars action figures, and Lucasfilm were touched by Katie's story and decided to create a special edition 3-3/4" R2-KT figure in Katie's honor.

The action figures will be for sale an San Diego's Comic Con convention July 25-29 and then a limited supply will be available for sale online. To learn more about R2-KT, check out her website at www.r2kt.com

Full Story: R2-KT to go on sale for charity

Another Reason Why Not to Live in New Orleans

An elderly couple in New Orleans is fighting the local government to keep their home.

Why you ask?

Because they didn't pay their property taxes.

Why is this news you ask?

Because the outstanding property tax bill was for $1.63.

What's that? You think that is ridiculous?

So is the fact that the government mailed the bill to the wrong address and the elderly couple never received notice of the deficient bill.

You want to know why the local government won't let them repay the bill?

Well, the local governent already sold their home at an auction.

What's that? You think that is ridiculous?

So is the fact that they sold the home for $126.73.

What's that? You think that is terrible?

So is the fact that the eldery woman lives in a FEMA trailer due to Hurricane Katrina and the elderly man is on a respirator living with relatives.

Source (Note: There is a link to the actual article in the New Orleans The Times-Picayune from this site. The link was omitted from this blog due to the paper requesting personal information to view the article in its entirety.)