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Having computer trouble? Even if you aren’t, it might be worth giving Computer Maintenance, Inc., a call. Just like with your car, you shouldn’t always wait until something goes wrong to get it serviced.

The Kings Cross Development in chic West London is one of the most ambitious projects the city has seen in years — and London is hardly a development-shy town.

The challenges of space exploration and the beauty of the stars have provided ample inspiration for the makers of luxury timepieces. Here are two stunning examples of watch-making at its finest.

Looking to take your road zoom to the next level? You’re in luck. Increasingly, automakers are integrating the latest and the coolest technologies into their new releases in order to keep up with the ever-evolving tech tools we use in our everyday lives. We’ve gathered a few of the new trends we’re most excited about. If you’re not keen on change, stick to your skateboards and bikes. These innovations are for serious drivers only.

Stress puts wear-and-tear on both the body and the mind. Oftentimes, the two strongest forces for combating it are exercise and organization. We can’t force you to the gym, but we can offer you these awesome online tools for adding a little structure to a few stress-inducing tasks: travel, taxes and staying informed. — Column by Bernadette Bassiouni

Would you wear the same pair of beat-up shoes with every outfit? We hope not! Similarly, the most well put-together ensemble in the world will fall to pieces if you finish it with the same old frumpy handbag.

It’s time to turn in that ratty t-shirt and cut-off pair of sweatpants and get some gear that will truly help your workout. Sure, those old favorites seem comfortable when you slip them on, but they can have some unpleasant side effects when used for intense physical activity. The truth is that not all workout wear is created equal. Try these picks on for size next time a good sweat is on the agenda. — Column by Dr. Susana Khouri

For fine-craft beverage lovers, there’s a new kid on the block…or rather, and old one finally coming back into vogue.

Want to really warm up this summer? Head to the frozen north. The Blue Lagoon in Iceland is truly a world wonder. This luxurious spa is set on a natural spring of geothermal spring water featuring a startling concentration of minerals on its journey from 2,000 feet below sea level to the surface. It’s a stunning piece of geography that will let you truly rejuvenated your mind, body and soul.

Want to help save the environment? How about if you could bulk up the contents of your wallet at the same time?

Who says summer makeup has to be all about neon? For those who don’t dig chartreuse suits, there’s Dior’s new Garden Party Collection.

Professionals of all walks often find themselves packing luggage, and leaving behind their loved ones. Committing to one’s job is essential in every profession but when it begins to interfere with your marriage or time spent with your kids, stop and listen to the following tips from Psychotherapist & LMFT Lisette Beraja. — Tips by Psychotherapist & LMFT Lisette Beraja

When we decided to launch our special Mother’s Day edition a few years ago, we never anticipated it would become such a cherished tradition on the island. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Mario Pascual. Location: Poggenpohl U.S. Inc. @ DCOTA

Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

This Mother’s Day, start the day off right with a Cucumber Bloody Mary, a lighter version of the brunch classic — and feel free to spice it up a bit for those moms who like it hot! — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron

1. Natasha M. Smith, Donovan Woodbine, Ingrid Branch 2. Juan Gonzalez, Ignacio Barbolla 3. Shakil Rehman, David Delgado 4. Guy Kathe, Luis Sousa, David Gerrits, Jim Eagleton 5. David Delgado, Greg Barnes, Jim Cason, Drew Kern, Mark A. Trowbridge, Emilio Sauma Jr. 6. Tracy Koço, Denie Harris 7. Rafael Fuentes, Sam Wilson 8. Debby Menegay 9. Emilio Sauma Jr., Jackie Garcia Casals

1. Momentos del Baile 2. Rocio & Jorge Bothling, Laura & Ernesto Munizaga 3. Pepis Gil, Ursula Spirito Santo 4. Fer Mercenari, Fernando Mercenari 5. Azul, Ursula & Jorge Spiritu Santo 6. Sonia Urruela, Cecilia Grigio, Viky Benegas, Mechi Lorenzi, Estela Urruela 7. Silvia Bermudez, Luis Fernandez, Maria Michela Zarrillo, Cristina Preti

1. Sol De Camps de Grimaux, Fernando D’Espina, Claudia Boucher, Mariano Grimaux 2. Parvie, Shireen Sadeghi, Coleen, Julian Meunier 3. Helena Giannini, Carden Betancourt 4. Dr Jaime Vergara, Catterina Cuneo 5. Gloria Bustamante, Ernesto Giraldo 6. Emilee Sonnabend, Enrique Lafuente 7. Kostas Perivolaris, Howard Sanders, Helmut Heinrich, Brian Lynch

1. Rebecca Trinkler, Bruce Booken, Jack Kessler, Dr. Stephen Nimer 2. Jennifer Olmedo Rodriguez, Tracy Koço 3. Alex Rodriguez, Bruce Heyden 4. Anne Cote, Amy Ferguson 5. Armando & Melissa Estrada 6. Frank Mendez, Frank Mendez, Jr., Kelly Mcgovern, Jerry Aguirre 7. Richard A Morgan, Dr. Stephen Neimer, Jack Barbour 8. James Doddo, Amin Rajani, Matt Feely, Ramon de Legoburn

1. Michele Recalt, Barbara Lamar, Thania Vernon, Melissa White, Maria Davey 2. Amy Zambrano, Leni Weber, Stacia Bahamondes, Jill Stephens, Paola Padovan, Page Latterner 3. Karen Holmquist, Dennis Shaw 4. Debi & Jorge Porte 5. Jorge & Monica Luzarraga 6. Helmut & Rose Marie Heinrich, Kim Reyes, Rita Fitz 7. Bob Hinckley, Craig Jones, George Earl 8. York & Patricia Flik, Kara & Arnuad Chebaut, Dwight & Naysbeli Hewett 9. Jennifer Pema, Joel Brown, Hector Ceballos, Janine Ersfeld 10. Vanessa Ferrer, Cynthie de Gusman, Jenny Martin 11. Lesley Hernandez, Brett Graff 12. Violeta & Robert Williams 13. Piero D’Onhia, Cristian Perez 14. Andy Blanco, Liz Pesch, Jane Stewart 15. Victoria Jackson, Ron Erbel, Sharon Chambers 16. Walter Caridad, Cristian Balbontin, Dr. Robert Bailey 17. Maria Rosa, Brooke Yubero, Carolyn Pavolack

1. Isa Zapata, Iran Issa Khan, Michele Oka Doner, Athina Marturet 2. Antoine Lamarce, Angela Garcia, Ivonne Chicheportiche, Philippe Bardo 3. Antoine Lamarche, Iran Issa Khan 5. Pilar & James Gagel 6. Astrid Poletti, Athina Marturet, Isa Zapata 7. Johnathan Breen, Michele Oka Doner, Criselda Breen

1. Jorge Parra, María Fernanda Briceño 2. Teresa & José Ramón Lozano 3. Rosy & Matthew Pace 4. Mónica Marty, Dr. Juan Remos 5. Angela Ocampo, Dionisio Chamorro 6. City Bank Team with Jorge Parra 7. Jill & Paul Morris 8. Nebraska Pereira, Haydee Ramírez

1. Madeline Pumariega, Alesia & Harve Mogul, Missy Carricarte, Phillis Oeters 2. Chef Ingrid Hoffmann, Rudy Kranys 3. Grace Carricarte, Andrew & Candice Carricarte 4. Sophia Kardonski, Missy Carricarte 5. Dr. Robert Derhagopian, Dr. Gladys Giron, Missy Carricarte, Patricia Rosello, Dr. Suzanne Keeley, Dr. Ana Maria Voltura, Brian E. Keeley 6. Carlos & Christy LaRoz, Alba Varela, Dennis Wiseman, Dr. Lawrence Elgarresta, Patricia Rosello, Alexandra Elgarresta, Dr. Maria Pilar Martinez, Lissette Egues, Tony Egues 7. Mason & Denie Harris, Brenda Roman, Eliott Rodriguez 8. Brad Weiser, Ron Rothstein, Olivia Rothstein, Ana Lamarque 9. Dr. Eduardo Villalobos, Dr. Ricardo Cury 10. Penny Schafer, Marisol Slaton, Elaine Schafer 11. Lourdes Jofré-Collett, Belkys Nerey 12. Anoly & David Landsberg, Roymi Membiela 13. Aldo & Arleen Perez 14. Jodi Mazer, David Stone, Dan Hanrahan, Rebecca Lergier 15. Eileen & Miguel De La Guardia, Isabel Diaz, Shawn Rosen, Consuelo Diaz, Saul Diaz, Jorge & Elizabeth Lopez

1. Joan McCaughan, Ed Easton, Melissa White 2. Jaime Tompkins, Kathleen Von-Hoff, Kristen Connell, Cristina Van-Hoff 3. Valentina Barral, Clarissa Losciale, Celine Polenghi 4. Linda Bailey, Ana Gloria Rivas-Vazquez, Marisa Dwyer 5. Jon Bragman Toby Rohrer, Jeff Pratt 6. Jim McCaughan, Carlos Mandiola, Joan & Bill McCaughan 7. Nancie & John White, Winnie & Wes Pritchett 8. Jose & Eileen Ortega, Carlos Battle 9. Claudio Zichy, Florencia Badino, Alina Cardenas, Roger Goldman 10. Cristina Termine, Beatriz Heuze, Claire London 11. Marcia Martinez, Donatela Dion, Cristina Figueredo Zizold 12. Molly & Edgar Asebey Birkholm, Theo Holloway 13. Dean & Dietlinde Coleman, Patricia Woodson, Steve Capezzini 14. Susan Fox-Rosellini, Thania Vernon, Donald Rosellini, Susi Westfall 15. Michael & Maria Davey, Michele Estevez, Jun Kurlanchek 16. Sara Dwyer, Jessica Kuhn, Cristina Dwyer

1. Nancy & Leif Griffin (Honorary Consul of Norway), Rosemarie & Capt. Helmut Heinrich 2. Martin Gehling, Maria & Richard Deacon, Guest & Margarita Dechamp 3. Lucy Sidebottom & Eric Nice 4. Knuth Ludvigson, Maria Padovan, Ronald Kindell 5. Warner Wanders, Andreas & Frank Heinrich 6. Mauricio Policarpo, Oliver Corner, Laura & Hans Laue 7. Larry & Eva Alexandra Kendeffy (German Consul General), Rosemarie & Capt. Helmut Heinrich 8. Maritime crew “The Greeks”

If you’re ready to get adventurous with your diet this summer, you may want to consider skipping the slaps of meat at your next BBQ — and the eggs, and the milk, and the cheese… — Text by David C. Cleland

Get into one of these high-powered, luxury sedans this summer for a road trip (or trip to the grocery store) to remember with the entire family or a group of friends. Or perhaps you’ll want to take a ride alone, where you and the road can bond like never before. The biggest problem you’ll have is figuring out which one of these top-notch vehicles to drive. — Text by Bill Lindsey Photos courtesy of respective brands

…And your home can be, too. That is, if you’re savvy enough to tour the right furniture showroom and work with its designers to take the spaces in your home to the next level. Enter Internum & Design, a one-stop shop ready to make all your residential design dreams come true in style. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos courtesy of Internum & Design

From reader-submitted and Facebook nominations to the selections of an independent panel of beauty experts and our editorial board picks, we hope you agree that this year’s finalists all represent want makes the residents of Key Biscayne truly beautiful — from the inside out. — Photography: Kiko Ricote Interviews: Jorge Arauz Editorial Assistant & Stylist: Cristina Alvarez Hair & Makeup: Teresa Miranda; 786.343.1727; [email protected] Location: Kikor Studio, 3001 SW 28th Lane, 305.448.3283; Kikor.com

Whether you work from home, in a traditional cubicle or in your very own corner office with views to last a lifetime, these essentials will ensure you get the job done in style. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson Photos courtesy of respective brands

Featuring savvy design and architecture inside an out, appealing aesthetics throughout and plenty of space for the entire family, this Key Biscayne residence should be on everyone’s “must live-in” list. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos by Antonio Eli Realtors: Carlos Coto; 305.803.3059; [email protected] Claudine Coto; 305.389.6229; [email protected]

If you’ve been lingering in the mirror for a little too long lately, poking and proding, lifting and wishing, you’re not alone. Everyone wants to look their best. We’ve consulted with a few area beauty makers to help you understand what some of your treatment options are in today’s every-evolving medical field — whether you want to improve upon your skin, your smile or anything in between. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson. Photos by Chantal Lawrie

Some people consider physical attributes such as skin, hair, eyes and body type as the cornerstones of beauty. Still others put inner beauty above all else. The image of beauty has shifted throughout time, but one thing has remained the same: The pressure to be beautiful. Join us as we briefly explore the different historical, cultural and societal impressions of beauty from ancient times through modern-day. — Text by Blue Arauz

Find out why Margaret Kent and The Key Biscayne Women’s Club love working together to make life on the island better for everyone. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson

Prevention is the best medicine, but when it comes to sun exposure, sometimes even our best procedures fall short. Try these products when you get a bit more than you bargained for. — Column by Dr. Maria Eugenia Yazji

A couple of world-class timepiece designers prove that wood is just as luxurious a material as gold or platinum in these elegant accessories that will help you tell time in style.

Around 60 years ago, the original Mercedes-Benz SL changed the sportscar world, capturing hearts with its light design, iconic look and powerful engine.

Don’t be fooled by what you hear through the grapevine about weight-loss and body toning. Fitness expert Alex Cure-Ferreira sets the record straight. — Text by Alex Cure

Considering how you might go green in powering your home? There are plenty of options out there, but not all are created equal. Here’s the rundown.

Want to bring a little more light into you life? Designers have been developing some gorgeous lighting possibilities that could be an eye-catching addition to your home décor as well as a source of illumination. — Column by Paula Molina