When we last saw the a cappella group The Bellas in “Pitch Perfect 2,” most of them were graduating college and the sky was the limit for their futures. But, as we see in clips of a documentary being made by the franchise’s oddly Bella-obsessed commentary team (John Michael Higgins and Elizabeth Banks), things aren’t so sunshiny out in the real world. For example, Beca (Anna Kendrick) can’t stand her job as a music producer because the artists don’t like being told that they’re not talented enough to produce their tracks themselves.

Only a small amount of oil is needed to sauté meat.

Ingredients

2 lb lean beef, cubed

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

¼ tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

¼ cup cilantro

1 can (15 oz) stewed tomatoes

2 oz tomato paste

1 can (1 lb 13 oz) hominy

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat oil. Sauté beef.

2. Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper, cilantro, and enough water to cover the meat. Cover pot and cook over low heat until meat is tender.

People living the Arkansas Valley will have a new way to travel to Pueblo and other areas along the Front Range beginning next week. 

Dear EarthTalk: I always assumed the train was the greenest form of mass transit, but a friend told me I would be better off taking the bus. Could this be true?                   -- Jane McNeil, New York, NY

Physical activity is a great way for older adults to gain substantial health benefits and maintain independence. To make physical activity a routine habit , choose activities and exercises that are fun, motivate you, and keep you interested.

Keep it going. If you can stick with an exercise routine or physical activity for at least 6 months, it’s a good sign that you’re on your way to making physical activity a regular habit. Choose activities:

July 18, 1947 – December 30, 2017

Funeral services for James “Jim” Alan Offill will be held January 5, 2018, at the First Christian Church in Eads beginning at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at the Eads Cemetery.

Visitation will be held January 4 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, PO Box 301, Eads, CO 81036-0301.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.