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While it might not be Chicago-related, Hurricane Gustav is the national story on this Labor Day, so we're following it. We also have a Friend of Chicagoist stationed in the heart of Uptown New Orleans (near the intersection of Carandolet & Constantinople) who's been keeping me up-to-date on conditions in the city, much like he did for me during Katrina. As of 8:30 a.m., he still had power and no damage and saw no water in the streets, but there's still a long way to go, even as the storm was downgraded to a Category 2. One more favorable aspect of the storm: he's still moving quickly. more ›