io9.com — If any real city on our planet can claim an active stake in creating the urban landscape of the future, it’s probably Dubai. Artificial islands arranged in the shape of the world? Check. The world’s only seven-star hotel? Check. And in 2012, it will also become home to the largest, tallest arch bridge ever.

concierge.com — Concierge.com picks 12 restaurants from around the world have all the right elements—a seductive view, an unhurried atmosphere, terrific food—but never veer into sentimentality.

networkworld.com — Hot spots for techie romantics: For Valentine’s Day, how about taking your techie sweetheart on a date outside the home office away from your personal computers? We’ve scoured the country to come up with the 10 best spots where you can have both romance and a whole lot of geek fun.

dailymail.co.uk — Measuring almost 3,500 ft in length, The San Alfonso del Mar seawater pool in Algarrobo, Chile has been named the world’s largest outdoor swimming pool by the Guiness Book of World Records.

deputy-dog.com — below is the recently (2003) extended runway at funchal airport in portugal. the original 1400m runway was notoriously short and, as a result, sometimes dangerous for landing planes (see here). the runway extension won the iabse’s ‘outstanding structures award’ and rightly so: due to an obvious lack of land, engineers have supported the exten

consumerist.com — A CompUSA cashier summoned her manager and a security guard when Bud tried to pay for his purchases with cash. The promise of 40% discounts drew Bud to the Boisie, Idaho store, but he settled for a 10% discount on an iMac and several accessories.