Cleveland area Congressman Dennis Kucinich has long been one of the strongest voices for health care for all but was one of 36 Democrats who voted no on H.R. 3962 the Affordable Health Care for America Act. Kucinich explained his "no" vote on his website that read:

After voting against H.R. 3962 - Affordable Health Care for America Act, Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today made the following statement:

“We have been led to believe that we must make our health care choices only within the current structure of a predatory, for-profit insurance system which makes money not providing health care. We cannot fault the insurance companies for being what they are. But we can fault legislation in which the government incentivizes the perpetuation, indeed the strengthening, of the for-profit health insurance industry, the very source of the problem. When health insurance companies deny care or raise premiums, co-pays and deductibles they are simply trying to make a profit. That is our system.

President Barack Obama has issued a statement following the House of Representatives passing the Affordable Health Care for America Act, HR 3962. The bill passed by a vote of 220-215 with only one Republican vote. Obama said in a statement:

Tonight, in an historic vote, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would finally make real the promise of quality, affordable health care for the American people.

The Affordable Health Care for America Act is a piece of legislation that will provide stability and security for Americans who have insurance; quality affordable options for those who don’t; and bring down the cost of health care for families, businesses, and the government while strengthening the financial health of Medicare. And it is legislation that is fully paid for and will reduce our long-term federal deficit.

Zenyatta, under jockey Mike Smith, made history today in the Breeders Cup Classic. Facing male horses for the first time the mare improved her record to an eye popping 14 wins in 14 tries. The only question is whether she bagged horse of the year honors today. Fellow female, filly Rachel Alexendra, will also be in the running for horse of the year honors as she became the first female winner of the Preakness since the early 1920's and defeated all comers throughout the year. Rachel's connections opted not to run on Polytrack surface because they feel that it is not true surface of American horse racing.

Here is Zenyatta's impressive performance from earlier today:

Three more bodies found on Anthony Sowell's Imperial Ave. home have been identified by the Cuyahoga County Coroner. Cleveland Police notified the families of Amelda Hunter, 47; Crystal Dozier, 38; Michelle Mason, 45. All were from Cleveland.

Hunter was not reported as a missing person at the time the victims bodies were discovered at Sowell's residence. Her family reported her missing on Nov. 3, 2009, and indicated that she was last seen around April 18, 2009. She lived in the 3200 block of East 137th Street.

Dozier was also not reported missing at the time of the discovery, and was last seen in October 2007. She lived in the 6900 block of Kinsman Ave.

Mason was reported missing on October 12, 2008 by her mother who said she had last seen her on Oct. 4, 2008. At the time, she told police that her daughter suffered from bi-polar disorder and was not taking her prescription medications. She lived in the 2900 block of East 121st St.

Cleveland Police conducted dozens of follow-up searches for Mason and actively searched for her in various areas of Cleveland. Area hospitals, and residences of Mason and a family member were also checked. Police also checked with the city of Garfield Heights. The extensive investigative efforts failed to yield any insight or clues as to here whereabouts.

The economy still sucks, and instead of supporting the large department and big box stores or mall chains with your holiday shopping this year, why not shop local? By buying local you're helping to support your local economy and the people who live in it, not to mention it also gives you that warm fuzzy feeling of sticking it to the man. Unfortunately, local wares aren't always that easy to come by, but this year we've found the perfect solution for you - Made in the 216 Holiday Shoppe.

Located right next to newly renovated Capitol Theatre, the Made in the 216 Holiday Shoppe features the works of 15 new Cleveland-based designers, as well as some of your old favorites. It is presented by Room Service, a local store just across the street from Made in the 216. The store will be open from 5-9pm Monday-Thursday, Fridays 5-11pm, Saturdays 5-11pm, and 12-7pm Sundays from November 6th to 29th.

Every Friday (Nov. 13, 20, and 27) Made in the 216 will stay open until 11pm, and will host BYOB parties and live music in the store's basement.

The Made in the 216 Holiday Shoppe features 50 Cleveland Based designers offering jewelry, handbags, apparel, t-shirts, knits, candles, stationary, kids items, photography, wall prints, home goods and more!

On Friday, the Labor Department revealed the latest jobs report and the picture was not pretty. Their broadest measure of unemployment and underemployment has reached its highest level in decades, and if their statistics went back so far, it would most certainly be at its highest level since the Great Depression.

One out of every six workers, or 17.5%, were unemployed or underemployed in October 2009. The previous record high was set in December 1982 at 17.1%. WIthout an end in site to our economic woes, the figures could go even higher in the coming months.

That 17.5% figure includes the officiall unemployed, which are those who have looked for work in the last four weeks. It also includes discouraged workers who have looked in the past year, and millions of part-time workers wanting to be full-time.

The official jobless rate is at 10.2% for October, and remains lower than the early 80's peak at 10.8%. But again, this latest figure continues the upward trend, and isup from 9.8% in September 2009. It is highest in those states which had big housing bubles, such as Arizona and California, and those with large manufacturing sectors, including Ohio, South Carolina, Rhode Island, and Oregon.

In 2005, a gigantic rift broke open desert ground in Ethiopia in 2005, and since then scientists have speculated that it was the first step in a process that will eventually split eastern Ethiopia and Somalia from the African continent by a new Ocean. Four years later, researchers have proof that this will indeed happen.

When the rigt was created in 2005, it almost went unnoted because of the sparse population of the Ethiopian desert. At 34.8 miles large, or 56 kilometers, it sounds impossible that it couldn't be noticed. Indeed, it was noticed. Satellite imagery clearly showed that the landscape had changed. At the time, geologists believed that the rift was the start of a new ocean as two parts of the African continent pulled apart. This claim was controversial at the time, however.

Scientists from several countries now confirm that the volcanic activity at work beneath the Ethiopian rift are identical to those at the bottom of the worl'd oceans. And they say that the rift is likely the beginning of a new sea.

Trick shot master B Manley has released another video following his viral trick shot video that caught the attention of Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Shaquille O'Neal. After months of delays, it looks like the $1,000 challenge by the Cavs big man may be finally ready to happen.

The YouTube video description reads:

don't worry, HORSE game w Shaq is still on, but he is probably one of the busiest dudes in sports, hopefully we can have it out by Thanksgiving. we'll keep you posted.

Sources tell me that the big HORSE game will be a "go" this month after months of setbacks. O'Neal doesn't think that the footage is real but may be in for a rude awakening. After B Manley takes care of business with The Diesel, he wants a shot at fellow Cavs superstar LeBron James.