(I have three persistently cracked ribs from their being bar-b-qued by breast cancer radiation 5 years ago.). A fracture that doesn't heal in a normal length of time is considered a nonunion and, if the pain is severe enough to interfere with daily living (or sleeping), surgical repair might be indicated.
Solar eclipse 2017. 2017 eclipse. As the Moon's shadow crosses into Idaho over the Snake River, the eclipse will traverse over mountainous terrain. Idaho will be a desirable state to view the eclipse because of good weather prospects (see eclipsophile.com).
Total Solar Eclipse in Columbia. Totality will be visible at 2:41 pm on August 21, 2017. The total solar eclipse of 2017 will be a remarkable event, with the path of totality crossing from Oregon to South Carolina. As the moon moves into perfect alignment with the sun, the darkest part of the moon's shadow (the umbra) will pass over Columbia, SC for about 2 and a half minutes, starting at 2:41pm on August 21, 2017.