Hook Me Up Rico

EVERYTHING COOL IN TORONTO By: Ricardo McRae

Rent A Mother August 11, 2009

Filed under: BUSINESS, HOOK ME UP, HOUSING — Ricardo @ 3:09 PM

rentamother

Rent A Mother
With rent a mother you’ll need no other

Total Housekeeping Services…
Cooking
Laundry
Cleaning
Grocery Shopping
Organizing, Etc.

Traci 416-817-9060
http://www.rentamother.ca
rentamother@rogers.com

 

new Apple Store, Square One in Mississauga – get a free Apple T-shirt August 11, 2009

Filed under: 07 Saturday Events, BUSINESS, COOL STUFF, HOOK ME UP — Ricardo @ 11:42 AM

Come to the store apple, and bring your curiosity. It’s the best place to learn all about the Mac, check out an iPod, and see all the amazing things an iPhone can do. And if you find something you like, take it home that day. When you get to the store, find our Concierge in the orange shirt. The Concierge is your guide to everything from checking in for an appointment to instant checkout.

If you’re one of the first 1000 visitors, you’ll get a free Apple T-shirt.*

Store website

Address:

100 City Centre DriveMississaugaOntario L5B 2C9(905) 366 0580

 

Two FREE Book Shelves March 25, 2009

Filed under: BOOKS, BUSINESS, FREE, HOOK ME UP — Ricardo @ 1:17 PM

black_book_shelvesOAYEC office is giving away two Book Shelves. They are both FREE

Please pick up at
The Ontario Association of Youth Employment Centres (OAYEC)
120 Carlton Street, Suite #209,
Toronto, ON M5A 4K2

Please call (416) 323-9557 if you have any questions.

 

**Both book Shelves must be picked up before 4pm on Thursday March 26th.

 

FREE – Computer desks & file cabinets. March 19, 2009

Filed under: 05 Thursday Events, BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, FREE, HOOK ME UP — Ricardo @ 10:40 AM
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Morning everyone!!!!!
Today is a fabulous day! My friend has works for the OAYEC ( don’t ask me what it stands for) anyway but they are moving offices and have a few things to give away for FREE :D
Here’s the catch.. you gotta pick it up today… if you want it do what you have to, or pass it on :)

BTW her name is Iphia (if-Ee-Ah)
Shine on beautiful people ~Ricardo
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CH says (10:46 AM):
as u know my office is moving…and well……we still have two computer desks and the 4 file cabinets at the OAYEC
office….all MUST be picked up today!!

Location: 120 Carlton Street, Suite #209, Toronto, ON M5A 4K2
phone: (416) 323-9557
email: info@oayec.org

 

City of Toronto Small Business Arts Forum March 23, 2008

Filed under: 04 Wednesday Events, BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, FREE, HOOK ME UP — Ricardo @ 12:13 PM

Don’t miss the City of Toronto Small Business Arts Forum. A one day event bringing together an inspiring and informative day of “Empowering the Entrepreneur in the Arts”.

7f90c670-1803-830f-da154038fa648727.gifWednesday, March 26th, 2008
North York Civic Centre
5100 Yonge Street
9 am to 4 pm – Free Admission!
Register online or call 416-395-7416.
Seating is very limited!
Visit www.enterprisetoronto.com for the latest forum updates.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Keynote Speaker – Michel Blondeau
9am to 10:30am
North York Council Chambers
Michel Blondeau will speak about his entrepreneurial experience and his company – ecentricarts inc.

Networking
3:00pm to 4:15pm
Members Lounge
Networking is a critical skill for being a successful entrepreneur. Build confidence, practice networking strategies and develop an action plan in this interactive workshop.

- Presented by Wendy Woods
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SEMINARS (more…)

 

Malcolm needs a VGA monitor (16 pin) March 11, 2008

Filed under: BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, FOR SALE, FREE, HOOK ME UP — Ricardo @ 12:22 PM

Hey everyone,
If you read the subject and said wha? :o   you can stop read now, as this email wont make any sense to you. ;)

My uncle is in need of an old monitor so if you have one lying around in the basement or somewhere else please hit him up directly, (see below) and let him know you saw a post on Hook Me Up.
Ciao  for now Rico
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On 11-Mar-08, at 9:38 AM, Malcolm Cliffe wrote:

image006.jpgI am building a server and need an old VGA monitor (16 pins).
Please let me know if you have an old one.
Malcolm Cliffe.
publisher@caribbeangraphic.net

 

Night Nanny (Toronto/East York) February 14, 2008

Filed under: BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, FOR SALE, HOOK ME UP — Ricardo @ 2:55 AM

Night Nanny (Toronto/East York)

We are highly experienced childcare professionals based in the East York area, and are available Toronto-wide for night maternity nurse duties for sleep training and general excellent infant care. We have many excellent references.

We are a team of two women:

1. ECE equivalent ex-nanny, (7yrs exp: newborn to 5yrs.) Present daycare Manager,(2003-present)
2. ECE & Practical Nurse, present daycare provider & mother

We are available most evenings, with advance booking of at least 24 hrs.

Our rates are as follows:
6:30pm-7am: $175
(bath-time routines/sleep training assistance, bedtime & bottle feeding/weaning)

Hourly rates are available.
Please contact Tara & Bita directly at:  nitenanny@yahoo.com

 

Social Gathering This Sunday Afternoon.. February 8, 2008

Filed under: 08 Sunday Events, BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, FREE, HOOK ME UP — Ricardo @ 10:10 AM

 Hey Everyone,

if you live in the beaches area this is a casual social gathering you may want to consider.  The organizer Hong is a firecracker!!!   Say hi to her for me.

~Ricardo

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Hello Everyone,

Just a reminder about this Sunday afternoon for our Beaches social gathering. We had great time last Sunday, hope you can join us for social relax afternoon.. There will be no (formal) business, just meet, greet and sharing..

Detailed info:
Time: 3 pm – 5 pm.
Location: Castro’s (Queen St. & Wineva Av.)

More Information about the Group:
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The Sunday social group gets together regularly to relax, have fun and meet new people.  We explore a variety of places in the neighbourhood and support our community while making new friends.  The group is an opportunity to share ideas and information.
Meeting information:
Time: Every Sunday afternoon between 3 pm – 5 pm.
Locations for the following four weeks are:
February 10 – Castro’s (Queen St. & Wineva Av.)
February 17 – Green Dragon (Kingston Rd. & Kingswood Rd.)
If you know of anyone who might be interested, please pass the information on. And tell at least five people about it…

Thank you,

Hong

Beaches Living Guide
“Your Source to the Beaches Neighbourhood”

www.beachesliving.ca
416.690.4269 (office)

 

$100 survey for women 15-20 January 5, 2008

Hey Everyone,

A friend of mine wants is looking for women age 15-20 for a survey it pays $100 for 2 hours. If you know someone that fits let me know and I will connect them with my contact.
Easy money!!!

Pass it on ~Rico

Hey,
Our client is conducting focus group market research with females 15 – 20 years of age. I was wondering if you would know someone who may fit the profile. Please let me know either way…
Christine

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Here are the details of the study:
Length: 2 hours
Honorarium: $100 cash given immediately after the group discussion. (A nice dinner will be served, as well)
Location: Bloor & Avenue Rd. Area
Date options being considered: Wednesday Jan 16th or Thursday Jan 17th
Time options being considered: 6pm or 8pm
I should have more details by Monday Jan 7th.

Thank you,
Andrew U

 

How to Win Friends and Influence People – The Bottom Line October 29, 2007

Filed under: BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, COOL STUFF, FREE, HOOK ME UP — Ricardo @ 7:08 PM

How to Win Friends and Influence People
This is Dale Carnegie’s summary of his book, from 1936
1. Fundamental Techniques in Handling People
2. Six Ways to Make People Like You
3. How to Win People to Your Way of Thinking
4. Be a Leader: How to Change People Without Giving Offense or Arousing Resentment

Part One

Fundamental Techniques in Handling People

1. Don’t criticize, condemn or complain.
2. Give honest and sincere appreciation.
3. Arouse in the other person an eager want.

Part Two

Six ways to make people like you

1. Become genuinely interested in other people.
2. Smile.
3. Remember that a person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language.
4. Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves.
5. Talk in terms of the other person’s interests.
6. Make the other person feel important – and do it sincerely.

Part Three

Win people to your way of thinking

1. The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it.
2. Show respect for the other person’s opinions. Never say, “You’re wrong.”
3. If you are wrong, admit it quickly and emphatically.
4. Begin in a friendly way.
5. Get the other person saying “yes, yes” immediately.
6. Let the other person do a great deal of the talking.
7. Let the other person feel that the idea is his or hers.
8. Try honestly to see things from the other person’s point of view.
9. Be sympathetic with the other person’s ideas and desires.
10. Appeal to the nobler motives.
11. Dramatize your ideas.
12. Throw down a challenge.

Part Four

Be a Leader: How to Change People Without Giving Offense or Arousing Resentment

A leader’s job often includes changing your people’s attitudes and behavior. Some suggestions to accomplish this:

1. Begin with praise and honest appreciation.
2. Call attention to people’s mistakes indirectly.
3. Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person.
4. Ask questions instead of giving direct orders.
5. Let the other person save face.
6. Praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement. Be “hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise.”
7. Give the other person a fine reputation to live up to.
8. Use encouragement. Make the fault seem easy to correct.
9. Make the other person happy about doing the thing you suggest.