2009 Mini Cooper Cabrio

Mini Cooper (2009) has come in two models - 2009 Mini Cooper Cabrio and 2009 Mini Cooper S Cabrio. And the details as well as some images has been released by BMW.

Powered by a 1.6 liter engine, the 2009 Mini Cooper Cabrio may develops 88 kW/120 hp at 6,000 rpm and 160 Nm/118 lb-ft of torque at 4,250 rpm.

With a fuel consumption of 5.7 litres/100 km and a CO2 emissions level of 137 g/km, the 2009 Mini Cooper Cabrio may reach its top speed at 198 km/h (123 mph) and the 0-100 km/h acceleration time is 9.8 sec.

Meanwhile, with the same power of 1.6 liter engine that has been equipped with a Twin-Scroll turbocharger and direct fuel injection, the 2009 Mini Cooper S Cabrio may delivers 128 kW/175 hp at 5,500 rpm and 240 Nm/177 lb-ft of torque between 1,600 rpm and 5,000 rpm.

2009 Mini Cooper S Cabrio can get up to a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph) and needs 7.4 sec to reach 100 km/h from stop.

2009 Mini Cooper S Cabrio has extra performance as the fuel consumption goes up to 6.4 litres/100 km and the CO2 emissions level to 153 g/km.

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The Wild Cat Jaguarundi

Jaguarundi is an interesting feline. It is unlike any other cat in its appearance, resembling an otter, with its small head, short rounded ear, elongated body and tail supported by small legs. Rightly, it has often been called ‘Otter cat’. It may weigh from six to twenty pounds and is around forty inches long - excluding a twenty inch tail.

Unlike most other felines, the Jaguarundi, Puma Yaguarondi, has a completely uniformly colored coat. Cubs are spotted at birth like those of lions, but with time the spots disappear to give a coloration ranging from grayish brown to red. Previously the color variations were attributed to unique species of this cat - but now it is understood that they are a normal trait of the Jaguarundi - with different colored cubs found in the same litter. Genetically the Jaguarundi resembles the Jaguar and the Cougar, with a similar chromosomal number.

Though highly adaptable, the natural habitat of this wild cat is dense forest and shrub area. It is an adept fish hunter and is usually found near water courses. Birds are frequently preyed upon, as are rodents, small reptiles, frog and domestic poultry - something that often brings conflict with farmers. It’s a good tree climber and a diurnal hunter. The predatory profile varies according to habitat as does its color - with paler variations found more in dry open areas and darker color seen in cats living in thickly forested parts.

Predominantly found in Mexico and South America, Jaguarundi has been seen in Texas, New Mexico and Florida. Various subspecies are recognized - based upon geographical distribution.

Puma Yaguarondi Armeghinoi - Chile and Argentina

Puma Yaguarondi Cacomitli - Mexico and Texas

Puma Yaguarondi Eyra - Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay

Puma Yaguarondi Fossata - Honduras and Mexico

Puma Yaguarondi Melantho - Brazil and Peru

Puma Yaguarondi Panamensis - Ecuador and Nicaragua

Puma Yaguarondi Tolteca - Arizona and Mexico

Puma Yaguarondi Yaguarondi - Guyana and the Amazon

Predominantly a solitary predator, Jaguarundi may be seen to travel in pairs or come together in bringing up of the young. The average litter size is one to four, born after a pregnancy lasting for nearly two and a half months. The young are introduced to regular food at six weeks and gain maturity at around two years. In captivity Jaguarundi has been known to live for up to fifteen years. In the wild the Jaguarundi is seldom sought for its fur - something that’s fortunately not in high demand amongst traders. The primary danger to this unique wild cat is through deforestation and habitat destruction - largely due to human intervention in nature!

Home Remedies for Acne Scars

You should know that the usual cause of acne scars take place due to failed or inadequate using the right treatment methods. An acne scar occurs when you let the infection to start before you tried to treat it. Commonly, the scar is produced because of an inflammation of a nodular wherein your lesions penetrate deep into your skin, such that it affects the surrounding tissues.

When it heals, an acne scar results. If you happen to manipulate and touch your pimples, you run the risk of aggravate the scars, as doing so in turn cause more infection. These result to aggravating the acne and producing those unnecessary scars.

Acne scars happen to be very common. If you have those unattractive scars, you will most probably wonder what ways there are to successfully remove acne. There are some proven methods to remove scarring and zits through natural means. Below are natural remedies to choose from.

Allow time to pass
Needless to say, the most natural acne scar treatment is to allow time for the acne scars to disappear on its own. The skin has its own mechanism that sheds off old cells to regenerate new ones.

Balanced Diet
Proper diet is very useful to get rid of acne scars. The body is in need of protein to reform skin cells and remove acne scars. Some foods you should eat more of include tofu, fish, lean meat, soy, chicken and other rich protein sources.

Water therapy
Taking in lots of water is one of the simplest but most natural methods to naturally lighten scars. Water keeps the skin hydrated and promotes skin cell regrowth.

Essential oils and herbs
Oil extracts from tea tree, rosehip and lavender are widely used to can promote skin regeneration. They also aid in reversing discoloration. In fact, these oils are widely used cosmetic purposes.

Lemon juice
Citric acid in citrus fruits like oranges and lemons are works well in removing dead skin cells.