BARACK OBAMA: THE NEW CAESAR AFRICANUS?
OR, WHAT THE HELL IS CHRIS MATTHEWS TALKING ABOUT?

Barack Obama blows away his audience at the Democratic National Convention. But Chris Matthews is a little too carried away by his enthusiasm. Also, Keith Olbermann takes on the AP's Charles Babington.

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THE CURIOUS THING ABOUT GEORGE, OBAMA'S HALF-BROTHER

Dr. Anton Espira, a half-Kenyan himself, shares a few thoughts on the discovery of Barack Obama's half-brother George Obama in Huruma, a slum outside of Nairobi.

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COCKTAILS? UN AMERICANO, S'IL VOUS PLAîT

The classic Americano cocktail, out of favor in Europe since the Bush years, could make a comeback if Barack Obama wins the election for President of the United States.