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These recycling centers specialize in disposing of e-waste. The centers may strip the appliance for parts to be sold or used as replacements; redistribute items to charities and non-profit organizations; or if needed, will dispose of the parts properly and safely.  Call or check the company website first to make sure they accept microwaves. Find out if there are any charges for recycling a microwave. If it would be more convenient for you, ask if they offer a pickup service and what the fee would be. Staples, Best Buy, and Office Depot will often hold free events for the community to drop off electronic waste. But before hauling your microwave all the way in, call or email first to verify that they will accept it. If there are no events taking place at any of these locations, ask if you are able to just stop in and drop it off. Some home improvement stores will take and recycle your old items if you purchase a new one from them. If you are planning to buy a new microwave, check with the store you are purchasing it at to see if this is an option. If you really want to make disposing of your microwave easy by taking advantage of this deal, call around to the different stores in your area first. Then make your purchase at a store that offers this option. Some manufacturers offer programs to help customers with responsible disposal. Check the company’s website or call their customer service line to find out if this is an option for you. Note that you will likely be expected to pay the shipping costs for the return, but it is a small price to pay for being environmentally responsible.

summary: Search “electronic recycling near me” online to ensure proper disposal. Find an in-store collection program at a local department store. Ask about store incentives if you are purchasing a new microwave. Check with the manufacturer to see if they will take back the microwave.


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If a person feels insecure about his or herself, they might try to use snobbery to keep others at a distance and protect themselves and what is likely a fragile ego from being harmed. Consider the fact that this person may have been treated poorly by someone just as snobby in the past, and now they have continued the cycle in order to keep from being treated that way again. The way people are raised has a profound effect on the way they interact with others once they are adults. You likely learned behaviors growing up that you might not recognize, just like this person might not notice his or her own snobbery.  Don’t always assume someone is being a snob just to be rude or hurtful or to put you down. They might have learned these behaviors from such a young age that they don’t even realize they are doing it. It doesn’t excuse the behavior, but it could be a reason for it happening. If the snob you are dealing with falls into this category, politely let them know that they are saying or doing things that are making the people around them feel inferior, and that they should consider taking more care with their words and actions in the future. Again, if a person was raised a certain way, snobbery might be their defense mechanism against social groups that they have not had much exposure to. If someone was raised in a privileged environment, having to engage with people or activities they weren’t raised around could make them feel threatened, and in order to protect themselves or keep themselves separate from the unfamiliar, they might act out in a snobbish way.

summary: Realize that this person likely feels insecure. Recognize that some people were raised to behave in a snobby way. Realize that this person may feel threatened.


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Open the can of pineapple and pour the fruit and the juice into a large saucepan. Then add the 2 cups (480 ml) of sugar and stir with a large spoon to combine. Heat the pineapple and sugar mixture over medium heat. Stir regularly to ensure equal heating. Keep stirring until the mixture reaches a boil. Once the mixture has reached a boil, set a timer for 20 minutes and stir the jam constantly. As you reach the 20 minute mark, you should notice that the jam has started to thicken considerably. After 20 minutes, spoon up some of the mixture and assess whether it has reached the thickness and consistency of jam. If it is still thin or runny, keep cooking until it has reached an optimal level of thickness. You can also stick a thermometer into the jam. If it has reached 220 degrees F (104 degrees C), it has reached the jelling stage and should be ready.
summary: Combine pineapple and sugar in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cook for 20 minutes. Take the jam off the stove when completely thickened.