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...Stroh and Coors, the third and fourth largest U.S. brewers, the combination is a matter of necessity. Neither has the financial clout or national brands needed to compete against behemoths Anheuser-Busch (market share: 42%) and Miller (21%). By acquiring the Detroit brewer, Coors will have a 19% share and gain established Stroh brands, including Schlitz and Old Milwaukee...
...carrot is an annual $360,000 cash award -- the largest environmental prize ever -- to be split among six "grassroots heroes," each from a different region of the world. Made possible by San Francisco's Goldman Environmental Foundation, the award will recognize "important efforts to preserve or enhance the environment," from protecting endangered species to combatting pollution. The idea is to give conservationists the kind of recognition and prestige afforded to Nobel laureates. Says Richard Goldman, president of the foundation and a longtime environmental crusader: "We're trying to find people who can inspire others, people who make a difference...
...most indications, this demonstration will be just as well-attended as the largest past marches. "It's a huge national event," said Sarah Silbert '92, co-director of Harvard's contingent, "I know Midwest schools that are sending buses...
...large Harvard contingent, success should grace Saturday's marchers. The easiest way to measure this success is just to count heads. Organizers expect a million people but probably will not get more than half that. That's okay, though; even a third of a million is comparable to the largest Washington demonstrations...
...talking to a large number of people to determine our needs at this time," Scott said, adding that the search will focus on people who can meet the challenges that the personnel office faces in cooperating with the largest union Harvard has ever...