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CBS News
03-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Maryland high schools earn top three awards at National Culinary Cook-off
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off. Some of the nation's top high school chefs and restaurateurs competed in the National ProStart Invitational (NPSI), where the next generation of taste makers won top titles, scholarships, and more. "These students will be competing and preparing dishes that are absolutely world-class. Can be served in the finest restaurants in America," Rob Gifford, the president of the National Restaurant Association's Educational Foundation, said. "Integration of skills, the professional flair is extraordinary to watch." Maryland high schools sweep top three awards Over the last few weeks, students competed across the country at state competitions for the opportunity to participate in nationals. Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) showcased its culinary excellence at the recent Maryland ProStart Student Invitational, sweeping the top three awards in a competition that featured the top eight teams from across the state. "You know, we just kind of played around with things, and, you know, that helped us come up with our concept. And it really it's so exciting to be able to come," said Angela Adams, Northeast High School's Culinary Instructor. The Northeast High School team of Connor Bateman, IfeOluwa Olajide, Jairo Lopez, and M.J. Monforte claimed the top spot on the podium. Teams from South River High School took the next two spots. The quartet of Tania Gomez, Megan Preis, Camaya Wise, and Jackie Menjivar finished second, while Aileen Oshlo, Katherine Lippincott, and Rin Holly were third. With over $200,000 in scholarships on the line, NPSI gives students a chance to one day kick off a career in culinary arts. "It starts at this level, where you experience playing with food and different equipment, and then, you know, I think you can just grow from there," Adams explained. How does the competition work? The NPSI is broken up into two events: Culinary Competition: Teams prepare a three-course meal in 60 minutes, with no running water or electricity. Management Competition: Teams pitch innovative restaurant concepts and tackle real-world business challenges. Resilience after the storm Each team came from different backgrounds and brought their own unique flair to the showcase. Asheville High School (AHS) from North Carolina was severely impacted by Hurricane Helene and was forced to close for over a month for emergency operations. But the team never stopped 'cooking' up a plan. "During the storm, whenever we were able to get back together and communicate, we had some tough conversations to see if this was something that we wanted to do, but actually, it gave us something to look forward to," Chef Sara Monson, Asheville High School's Culinary Instructor, told WJZ's Janay Reece. "So it was a real bright spot in our school year." Now, the students have worked their way up to nationals to compete with their friends and show off their restaurant concept, using the positives of what came from the storm's aftermath to inspire them to compete. The Asheville team's restaurant concept was called "Tempest" and was based on serving comfort food to customers. Chef Stretch "Nuri," who served as a competition judge this year, told WJZ that Prostart is the place where young chefs can unite, grow, and cook up something great. "Just cook good food, and may the best chefs win. May the best team win. That would be my advice to the students now or anyone competing in the future," Chef Stretch said. "So many young people don't understand that there are more than 70 different vocations that exist in the restaurant industry and unbelievable career paths that exist as well," Rob Gifford added. ProStart is a nationwide, two-year high school program that unites the classroom and the industry, cultivating the next generation of restaurant and foodservice leaders.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
Working4You: Department of Human Services warns of scammers targeting EBT cardholders
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials with the Department of Human Services say Arkansans with Electronic Benefit Transfer cards, or EBT cards, need to keep an eye out for scammers trying to steal their money. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, helps more than 125,000 low-income families in Arkansas put food on the table. Federal, state program helps Arkansans who had their SNAP benefits lost due to scam The Adams family in Montgomery County is one of many. 'We've been using SNAP on and off for about 10 years now,' David Adams said. This week, the family is preparing for their monthly grocery run, three days early. 'Now it's like use or lose,' Angela Adams said. It's a rather unique motto the family has adopted for their monthly food budget, but these parents say it's better to be safe than sorry. 'When you're standing in line at Walmart and you got about $200 worth of groceries, and [all of a sudden] there's a dollar on your card, you [are caught off guard],' David Adams said. In the last six months, the Adams' say their SNAP Benefits have been stolen twice. First in October of 2024, then again in March of this year. Each time it's at least a few hundred bucks, and it happens just hours after the money hits their account. 'It can be hard to sit there and see your child be hungry and not being able to do anything about it,' Angela Adams said. Can you spot a credit card skimmer? What to look for In 2024, DHS said more than 1,100 Arkansas families reported having their SNAP benefits stolen, totaling more than $550,000. 'It's a big impact,' DHS County Operations Director Mary Franklin said. DHS officials said the thieves are stealing funds using card skimmers. The device is placed on top of a traditional card reader and can copy your card number and your PIN. 'They're about to use that information to steal your benefits,' Franklin said. Most people won't even notice the device other than a slight difference in sizing. Police say the best way to check is to give the card reader a slight tug. If it's fake, it'll usually pop right off. 'There's a real scammer out there somewhere that knows what they're doing,' Angela Adams said. In 2024, the federal government was replacing any benefits stolen, but the legislation that allowed for that expired in December. DHS has a list of precautions EBT cardholders can take: Keep your PIN a secret, don't pick something common or easy to guess Change your PIN often Check your EBT account regularly for any suspicious charges and report them to the local police DHS will never reach out via email, social media, or text to ask for a PIN 'It was just devastating,' Angela Adams said. Angela said her family's budget is stretched thin. Last month, she visited food pantries and local churches just to get by. The family is hoping that by sharing their story, others can follow suit and take the necessary precautions to make sure no one goes hungry. 'When you start messing with the kids, that's when you cross the line,' David Adams said. SNAP fraud is happening across the country. Some states are looking into EBT cards with a chip for more secure payments. SNAP Changes: What foods could be excluded in Arkansas? DHS officials say this is something it is looking into but likely won't be rolled out for at least another year. Working4You reached out to Senator Tom Cotton's office to ask if Congress is looking to reinstate the reimbursement program. We are still waiting to hear back. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MSI rolls out new liability coverage for habitational properties
MSI, a managing general agency in the US, has introduced commercial general liability (CGL), an insurance solution for habitational properties. This new product aims to provide general liability coverage to owners of residential dwellings including apartments, condominiums and town homes. The CGL insurance is designed to help property owners manage financial risks associated with claims, medical expenses and legal fees due to bodily injury and property damage stemming from their products, services or operations. The policy offers coverage limits of $1m per occurrence and a $2m aggregate. MSI MGA Programmes and chief innovation officer Rajiv Matta said: 'Increasing claims costs, evolving litigation trends and tightening capacity have created significant challenges for habitational property owners. 'Our new CGL solution is tailored to address these challenges by offering robust and flexible coverage that protects our customers and their investments while giving them confidence in an unpredictable market. We are very pleased that an A.M. Best A+ rated insurance company is supporting this product.' MSI Casualty business line leader Angela Adams stated: 'At MSI, we are committed to building insurance better and delivering solutions that help our customers navigate risk with confidence. Our new commercial general liability product reflects this commitment by offering protection that truly makes a difference.' Being the brand name for Millennial Specialty Insurance, MSI is an indirect subsidiary of the Baldwin Insurance Group. Set up in 2015, MSI provides a suite of more than 20 insurance products and solutions across personal, commercial and professional lines. "MSI rolls out new liability coverage for habitational properties " was originally created and published by Life Insurance International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
24-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
MSI Launches Commercial General Liability Insurance for Habitational Property Owners to Protect Against Emerging Risks in a Challenging Market
BUSINESS WIRE)--MSI™, one of the largest independent managing general agencies (MGAs) in the United States, announced today the launch of its commercial general liability (CGL) insurance solution designed specifically for habitational properties. This product comes at a critical time as habitational property owners navigate heightened risk exposures and rising premiums. MSI Launches Commercial General Liability Insurance for Habitational Property Owners to Protect Against Emerging Risks in a Challenging Market 'Increasing claims costs, evolving litigation trends, and tightening capacity have created significant challenges for habitational property owners,' said Rajiv Matta, Chief Innovation Officer of MGA Programs at MSI. 'Our new CGL solution is tailored to address these challenges by offering robust and flexible coverage that protects our customers and their investments while giving them confidence in an unpredictable market. We're very pleased that an A.M. Best A+ rated insurance company is supporting this product.' This new product offers general liability coverage to owners of various types of residential dwellings, including eligible apartments, condominiums, and townhomes. The new CGL offering is the latest addition to MSI's expanding suite of more than 20 products and solutions. MSI thrives on finding specialized solutions to important risks facing individuals and businesses. Its distribution partners turn to the company for its wide variety of products and access to insurer and reinsurer risk capacity to grow their business and meet their customers' unique needs. 'At MSI, we are committed to building insurance better and delivering solutions that help our customers navigate risk with confidence,' said Angela Adams, Business Line Leader, Casualty at MSI. 'Our new commercial general liability product reflects this commitment by offering protection that truly makes a difference.' 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