(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).
The next over the United States will be the total solar eclipse of August 21, 2017. Although the path of totality passed through Portland, Oregon in early morning, it was not directly observable from the Portland area due to overcast skies. The path of totality passed through Winnipeg, Manitoba in the early afternoon.