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Today in History
1820:
William Rankine, the engineer and physicist, was born. Rankine is noted for his work in thermodynamics. He devised the 'Rankine Cycle', a theoretical ideal process for the operation of turbines and steam engines, in which a condensing vapour is the working fluid. He served as the first President of the Institute of Engineers in Scotland.
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 CHILDREN from Tollcross Primary are set to kickstart the festive season when they switch on the area's Christmas lights next week.
The event, at High Riggs, Tollcross, will begin with a selection of music from James Gillespie's Brass Quartet and Pipe Band. After the Christmas tree lights have been switched on, the primary school's Gaelic choir will sing a selection of festive songs and carols. The event is due to take place at 6pm, Thursday 29th November. The event is organised by Tollcross Community Council and sponsored by the Tollcross Traders Association. Pictures of the Tollcross Christmas Lights Festival 2007 Source: Edinburgh Evening News
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