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Fulton Daily News

Something To See: Eclipse Of The Sun

July 23, 2009 Contributor

You couldn’t see it here, but it was impressive in Southeast Asia: A complete eclipse of the Sun, in which the moon slides perfectly between the Sun and the Earth, leaving a perfectly round corona of the Sun’s fire and a dark circle.

The eclipse lasted up to 6 minutes in some places.  No one reading this today will see the next eclipse predicted to last that long.  It will be in 2132.

We thought you might like to see some amateur pictures from the eclipse, courtesy of various photographers who post on Flickr.  Click the story to see more photos, a diagram of the path of the eclipse, and a composite photo that shows a giant shadow on the Orient, from space.

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Fulton Daily News

It’s Scozzafava For Republicans vs. ??? For Democrats

July 23, 2009 Contributor
<br />Assemblywoman and Republican nominee for the 23rd Congressional District seat Dierdre Scozzafava, left, with Franklin County Republican Party Chair Jim Ellis, announcing the party's endorsement after a meeting in Potsdam. Image courtesy <a href=

The Republican committees of 11 counties made their choice Wednesday. Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava of Gouverneur, who represents three northern towns of Oswego County, will be their pick to try to keep the 23rd Congressional District seat held by John McHugh.

Meantime, national Republicans rolled out the first wave of negative attacks on the man they think will be the Democratic party’s candidate.

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Oswego Health

Digital Mammography Now Available At Oswego Health

July 22, 2009 Contributor
<br />Oswego Health now offers digital mammography at Oswego Hospital and at the Fulton Medical Imaging Office located in suite 200 of the Lee Medical Office Building, 522 South Fourth Street. Pictured at right is Arlene Coppola, site manager of the Fulton Medical Imaging as she assists a patient.

Digital mammography will allow Oswego Health to provide its patients with the highest quality of care in the prevention and early detection of breast cancer. This technology allows the radiologist to view the x-ray image more closely, zeroing in on suspicious or concerning areas, enabling them to make immediate decisions about additional images.

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