I just rescued this little guy from the vicious claws of my Bengal cat. This is the second time a hummingbird flew into my house. It sat in my hand for almost two minutes before flying off like a little rocket - just enough to snap a photo with my iPhone 4S. Unfortunately I had to use my left hand to take the photo, so it is not the best shot.

Take note that I wrote the word "google" with a lowercase "g" - thereby referring to the word in its verb form. Roughly defined as:

google
To search for information on the internet.

The ability to find information on any topic humanity has ever written about within seconds has transformed our way of life. I personally believe the last 15 years of real time access to information via the internet has had as big, if not bigger, impact on our society as did the industrial revolution or even the invention of the wheel. But before I start digressing, the google effect is a double edged sword.

Make/Model: MINI Cooper John Cooper Works 2013
Colour: Black with red roof
New?: Demo, had 5400km on the clock
Engine: 1.6l Turbocharged
Power/Torque: 155kW (208 BHP) @ 6000 rpm / 280Nm (207 ft/lb) @ 2,000-5,100 rpm (overboost)
Average Fuel Consumption: 6 - 8 l/100 km (Highway - City) (I did get 800km on 50L tank)
Performance: 0-100km/h in 6.5s, 238 km/h top speed
Owned: Jul 2013 - Current

Notes:
Riiiight... Moving from a 400bhp+ Mustang to a MINI Cooper JCW is quite a change. These cars cannot be more different. One is a large, unrefined American muscle car, the other is a tiny, refined British go-cart. I've driven it now for more than half a year, so I think I am in a better position to give an unbiased review.

The MINI is very small and agile, it is really nice to drive downtown. Getting a parking spot is very easy, turning is easy and the steering is incredibly accurate and direct compared to the Mustang. Throttle response is ok but not stellar due to the turbo lag. Brakes work really well due to the Brembo fitted break pads. Acceleration is good - it definitely feels fast. Obviously it does not have the explosive power of the Mustang, but you never really feel you need more power when driving in the city. On the open road I miss the Mustang's ferocious power. The manual gearshift is one of the best I have ever used.

Hello Little Black & Red German Devil...