Common Cents
Brian Blackwell
Brian Blackwell is the newest reporter at the Southeast Missourian, focusing on business. A May 2008 graduate of the University of Nebraska, Brian is an avid Cornhusker fan. When he is not covering the business community for the newspaper, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife and church family, cheering on the Cubs and Cornhuskers, wishing for snow and hiking on the numerous area trails.
New nail salon set to open next month (November 22, 2008)
What do you think of the auto bailout? (November 21, 2008)
Is the economy keeping you closer to home this Thanksgiving? Are you planning on doing anything to cut back on the holiday? If so, I want to hear from you today (November 21, 2008)
New hospice option offered in Southeast Missouri and my first trip to Marble Hill (November 20, 2008)
Austin's of Alto Pass, Ill., closing after 23 years in business (November 19, 2008)
Latest mall news (November 18, 2008)
Chambers adding members thanks to October drive (November 17, 2008)
The start to my Friday morning - running over a deer (November 14, 2008)
Guess who's moving into the old Fred's building in Jackson (November 13, 2008)
Bott Radio Network expands into four Southeast Missouri cities (November 13, 2008)
Renovations, expansion underway at Fireplace Center/River City Masonry (November 12, 2008)
Jaspers at corner of Independence and West End Blvd reopens, changes name (November 11, 2008)
All the buzz about business (November 10, 2008)
Upcoming ribbon cuttings (November 9, 2008)
Anyone seen "Beer for My Horses"? (November 8, 2008)
VA Clinic to relocate in 2009 (November 7, 2008)
It's official - gas is now $1.99/gallon in Cape! (November 6, 2008)
West Park Mall lands new tenant; a note to all existing, new and soon-to-be business owners (November 6, 2008)
Pet products business opens in Cape (November 5, 2008)
Thoughts from an early morning at Arena Building (November 4, 2008)
Economics of presidential politics (November 3, 2008)
Bahama Tan changes ownership, adds gift store (November 2, 2008)
Thoughts and behind-the-scene happenings from the Palin rally (November 1, 2008)
Has anyone planning to retire now or very soon been affected by the stock market? If so, I want to hear from you (October 31, 2008)
Favorite Halloween memory (October 31, 2008)
Infant and children's consignment store opens in Jackson (October 30, 2008)
Anyone heard of Palin ticket scalpers? (October 29, 2008)
Becoming quakesmart (October 27, 2008)
Some cute Halloween dog pictures (October 25, 2008)
Greetings from Lincoln, Neb. (October 24, 2008)
What stories would you like to see in Monday's business page? (October 23, 2008)
Cape Regional Credit Union hoping to open third location in January (October 22, 2008)
Marvels & Legends changes ownership; Pacific Rim Market opens (October 21, 2008)
Posting information through weekly Business Buzz column (October 20, 2008)
Contract Postal Unit to open Oct. 22 (October 17, 2008)
Party and planning business in Cape Girardeau scheduled to open Nov. 1 (October 16, 2008)
Updates on Qdoba's opening in Cape, new Drury Inn and Suites in Sikeston (October 15, 2008)
Marble Hill hardware store closing; space to be occupied by another retail business (October 14, 2008)
Solutions to latest mall casualty discussed in my latest Business Buzz column (October 13, 2008)
Want a Dallas Cowboys' end zone? Try Neiman Marcus' Christmas catalog (October 11, 2008)
Solving the mystery at 2320 E. Jackson Blvd. (October 10, 2008)
McAlister's Select closes (October 9, 2008)
Jackson Diner closes (October 7, 2008)
Read all about it: Business Buzz now on my blog (October 7, 2008)
So what do you think of the bailout? (October 6, 2008)
Economy a lot like my favorite football team (October 5, 2008)
Saying goodbye to a Cape Girardeau institution and a big announcement on my part (October 3, 2008)
Zellmer opening fifth BWW location (October 2, 2008)
I'm smelling coffee (October 1, 2008)
What do you think of the bailout vote? (September 29, 2008)
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As a teacher I use analogy's like that all the time to get points across.
Yeah, it was an interesting weekend ithica.
And BABE, I wasn't trying to sound like the loss of a football game was on the same level of the economy. Afterall, we understand that the outcome of a football game is pointless compared to unemployment (of course, some people I know treat the loss of their favorite team like a death in the family). In fact, I know people who have closed their businesses here in Cape or lost their jobs because of our awful economy. But what I was trying to do is equate the level of performance of two different organizations or aspects of American life. And they both stink.
Cubs and Huskers all in one weekend, bummer for you.
What a profound analogy to compare the enconomy to a football team.