Abu Hassan took deep breaths of joy as he crossed the double-decker bridge spanning the Tigris River. The water below stank of sewage, and the air was choked with traffic fumes. It didn't matter to Abu Hassan.

The city council gave approval to a measure Monday evening to provide a 30-month extension to Koman Properties, Inc., for the development of the Farmington Crossing shopping complex west of U.S. 67.

This five bedroom, three bath home has been upgraded and includes neutral carpet, tile flooring, smooth ceilings, recessed lighting, crown molding, new solid-core interior doors and base boards. The living room has a slab granite fireplace and custom mant

FOOD EVENTS How to Start a Kitchen Garden: Participants will take home plants and recipes. 10 a.m.-noon Sat. $20-$25. Minnesota State Horticultural Society. 1755 N. Prior Av., Falcon Heights. 651-643-3601, ext. 211.

On average, UAE residents use over 400 litres of water each day performing everyday domestic duties such as washing dishes, clothes and cars, flushing the toilet, showering, and watering the garden.