(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).
It will be quick, but sudden darkness on an August morning will be difficult to miss. The total solar eclipse Aug. 21 is anticipated to last two minutes here in Salem. It will take approximately 10 minutes for the eclipse to pass entirely over the state of Oregon in its west-to-east path. According to information from NASA, the eclipse will pass directly over Salem at approximately 10:18 a.m.