I am replacing what would ordinarily be the first gaming post of the week with a wish of good luck and good health to our family, friends, editors and readers in New Orleans. I have been glued to The Weather Channel for most of Sunday hoping that hurricane Katrina would lose some of its strength. Unfortunately, it is set to hit the state of Louisiana with full category 5 wind speeds and the results will no doubt be devastating.

I’m sure I speak for all of us when I say that our thoughts and good wishes are with those in the storm’s path. May it pass swiftly and without loss.