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What has Ashlee Simpson named her son? Clue: It's a NY suburb

Pop singer Ashlee Simpson gives birth to a baby boy, People magazine reports.

Motor neurone disease clue found

Scientists have identified a molecule which could be key to understanding the cause of motor neurone disease.

Pay-Per-Tweet, Obama Goes FDR, Vespa Gets Web-Lift

- Transport for London spoofs Clue for cyclist awareness.

Document with clues to Beatles song Eleanor Rigby could raise £500000

A possible clue to the identity of the real life woman behind the Beatles' hit Eleanor Rigby is expected to fetch £500000 at auction later this month.

Small hours heart risk peak clue

US scientists may have uncovered a reason why heart attacks and strokes occur most often in the early hours.

Intel names 'Nehalem' launch date

Clue in the Core i7 name It's official: Intel will launch the Core i7 processor, the first desktop chip to be based on its 'Nehalem' architecture, on 17 November.?

Brain receptor schizophrenia clue

Scientists say they may have found why people with schizophrenia have abnormal electrical waves in their brains.

Car Buyers Predict Presidential Race

Just when you thought there couldn't possibly be another way of predicting what might happen less than nine days from today, last week Kelley Blue Book (KBB) Marketing Research announced a poll of car-owning likely voters. If rising sales of smaller cars are any clue, the results don't bode well for the McCain campaign. Not surprisingly, the poll shows that owners of larger trucks and traditional luxury cars are more likely to vote for McCain, while owners of hybrids and station wagons are more likely to vote for Obama. "Car ownership says a lot about a person, and can even be an indicator who they are likely to vote for," KBB Senior Vice President Rick Wainschel said. "If consumers are concerned about the environment, they may choose a more eco-friendly vehicle, like a hybrid, and vote for the candidate with a favorable stance on energy. Consumers? values impact their purchasing decisions and reflect their preferences in political leaders." The top three brands among Obama supporters are Mini, Subaru and Saab, and we suggest that Obama play up the first two. The Cooper S and WRX symbolize youth, energy and responsiveness -- and both cars are financially responsible choices. Republicans fearing tax increases in a Democratically controlled government might point to the bills racked up by any Saab owner trying to finance repairs of the car's many complex and quirky systems as an example of government waste. Plus, that torque steer always seems to pull to the left. McCain backers favor GMC, Chevrolet and Buick. Again, two out of three ain't bad. GMC symbolizes true American grit and a blue collar sensibility, while Chevrolet is an American icon. Both fit McCain's image as a war hero with years of experience. Buick, on the other hand, conjures up images of Sanka, early bird specials and accidentally driving through the front window of Rite Aid. We suggest the McCain campaign downplay the fact their candidate fits squarely into Buick's prime demographic. Other trends include import owners backing Obama (how un-American!) and full-size luxury SUV owners backing McCain (how Bush-era!) Hybrid owners give Obama the edge 48 percent to McCain's 39 percent (and 13 percent still holding out for Dennis Kucinich). "McCain?s appeal among owners of domestics and large trucks/SUVs is right in line with where we see a majority of those vehicles selling -- in the traditionally Republican 'red' states," said Wainschel. "With import and hybrid owners typically favoring Obama, this also aligns with strong sales of these types of vehicles in predominately Democratic 'blue' states."  While the KBB survey didn't include any information on third-party candidates, we're pretty sure that drivers who built their cars from kits will be voting for Libertarian candidate Bob Barr, while Corvair owners with a sense of irony will be backing Ralph Nader. Photo by flickr user Robert Couse-Baker

DNA clue to child brain tumours

Scientists at Cambridge University make a major breakthrough in research on child brain tumours.