DOMESTIC NEWS: Most crucial step for democratic transition has been implemented successfully due largely to the public support -- Priority given to national solidarity as it is indispensable for nation -- Senior General Than Shwe addresses Annual General Meeting (2008) of Union Solidarity and Development Association...Defence Services Commander-in-Chief?s Shield Cycling Race concludes...Earthquake Report...Natural Beauty of NgweSaung photo contest to be held...Air Bagan Open Golf C?ship continues...First round of 47th Tatmadaw Football Tournament begins...Sarpay Beikman Manuscript Award winning books in circulation...UMFCCI President meets Israeli Ambassador...Special sales of Industry-1 Ministry...40th ISD Badminton Tournament slated on 15 Dec...Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry graduates get-together 14 Dec...Winners of Sarpay Beikman Manuscript Award for 2007 announced..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Constantly serve interest of the State and its people".....ARTICLES: "Merchants, economic organizations buying paddy from farmers at current price" Article: Maung Maung Myint Swe; Photos: Kyaw Myint Than (Lanmadaw)..."Winners, proud of Life-time Achievement Literary Award and National Literary Awards" Article: Win Naing (Kyemon), Photos: Thant Zin Tun