Washington, December 27: Americans' decision to elect Barack Obama 44th U. S. President apparently reflects aptness, with some experts revealing that he actually shows natural leadership qualities while playing his favourite game of basketball.

Denver television sports anchor Vic Lombardi, who was recruited for a pickup game, has revealed that Obama actually believes tapping the skilfulness of all team members.

Chicago, Dec 26 : Painted `Obama Coins', currently being promoted as `genuine' U. S. Inaugural Presidential Dollar showing a coloured picture of President-elect Barack Obama, are nothing more than mementos with little resale value to coin collectors, according to a coin-collecting expert.

The TV ads claim that the coins featuring Obama in "glorious full colour" can be grabbed for 9.95 dollars, plus shipping and handling.

Washington, Dec 26: U. S. President-elect Barack Obama has topped a new list of `History Makers of 2008'.

Obama, who has also been named Person of the Year by TIME magazine, will be remembered as the story of 2008, reports Live Science.

The first African-American president of the United States is followed by U. S. Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson, who became one of the most influential people on the planet when he captained the recent 700 billion dollars government bailout of America''s banks.

Washington, Dec 26 : Before taking over as President of United States, Barack Obama has been enjoying his vacation in Hawaii to "recharge his batteries."

Obama returned to his former home on December 20 for a 13-day holiday vacation along with his family and friends, reports the Washington Post.

The 47-year-old has been unusually private at the start of Christmas vacation, in the process providing an early glimpse of what any tropical getaways as president may be like.

Washington, Dec 25 : Ever since Barack Obama has won the US Presidential election, he has cut down on all of his previous leisure activities, like reading, watching TV, eating out, visiting friends, except one-going to the gym, claim his friends.

The latest White House resident-to-be works out in the gym, for about 90 minutes a day, for at least 48 days in a row.

And it is believed that Obama, who has always treated exercise less as recreation than requirement, is all the more enthusiastic towards working out since he has confirmed his seat as the next US President.