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...race is about to take a new turn now that the Republicans have picked their candidate. Corker, 53, was probably the G.O.P.'s strongest choice to run against Ford. The contrast in their life stories is striking: before entering politics, Corker built a real estate and construction fortune from a company he started with the $8,000 he had saved working as a construction superintendent. But his record as Chattanooga mayor also creates some potential vulnerabilities...
...most moderate of the three contenders in the primary, Corker won in large part by raising $6.6 million and adding more than $2 million of his own money, which could be a sign of things to come. His opponents spent much of the race questioning his conservative credentials, pointing out, for instance, that his abortion-rights stance (he's now against) has shifted over the years...
With the three music rooms open in the fall and the pub open in the spring, Loker will provide students with a place to both practice and perform, according to Corker. The pub will include a built-in stage on which groups will perform...
...Corker said that he’s been working closely with Veritas Records to design performance space for groups. “We’ve really been taking cues from musicians on campus,” he said. One of the music rooms will contain a drum set for rock-and-roll groups on campus who might have difficulty practicing in House music rooms...
...students planning to use Loker for studying rather than strumming need not worry—the sound insulation equipment is more than sophisticated enough, Corker said...