LOCAL NEWS: Politician defends political associations; Tiger conservation groups praise Hukaung expansion; For US, time to butt out of South China Sea dispute; The new face of democracy; Shwedagon, Sangha hospital seek blood donors; Postage stamp to mark Vienna ozone accord; Sailors home after piracy ordeal; Air Bagan to resume flights to Pathein; Lent spurs demand for religious wares; Safety plan for bus lines unveiled; Shwedagon trustees offer visiting cards for foreign residents; Private FM radio stations agree to song payment deals; Two Chin parties plan on alliance; About 170 exhibitors expected at 2010 expo; Parties seek support among frustrated, disengaged youth; A New World for special needs children; Monsoon failure expected in August; Buddhist group recognises more than 50 centenarians; Updated medical guide released; Sitagu Sayadaw to preach to Insein inmates and staff; Drivers warned to report pedestrian accidents...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Business owners catch on to lure of the web; New banks to lead growth: analysts; Chinese firms to develop nickel project; Commodity prices varied in August; Retailers warn of potential electronics shortages; Air Mandalay temporarily suspends services; September opening set for Yadanapon Super Centre; Tax break extended; Taw Win seeks low-cost housing site...CLASSIFIED.....N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS