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DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE DemocratandChronicle.com MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2007 9D Get creative when buying for photo buffs HOW-TO HELP DESK Kim Komando hosts a national radio show about computers and the Internet. arf-m holding some photos when giving a digital frame. This way, the recipient only needs to insert the card to make it work. Use a camera underwater If your photo buff loves the water, consider an underwater housing. This allows underwater operation of a camera.

Manufacturers often offer housings for their cameras. Make sure you buy a housing for the correct camera model. And check the depth rating. Some only protect cameras for a few feet Scuba divers use more rugged housings. These protect for hundreds of feet underwater and can run thousands of dollars.

Ikelite, Bonica and Aqua Tech make them. displayed on a map. Show off photos in a digital frame Digital frames are a great way to display favorite photos. Prices range from less than $100 to $500 or more. They are also available in a variety of sizes.

Lock for a frame with a large, bright screen. It should accept different types of memory cards. Some also accept USB thumb drives or connect to a computer via Wi-Fi. Built-in memory is a plus. The frame should work with a variety of photo formats.

You'll even find frames that play video files. I-Mate, Pacific Digital and Westinghouse make great frames. Include a memory card And graphics tablets are useful for more than just photo editing. Thanks to handwriting-recognition, they work with Microsoft Word and other programs. Tag photos with location data Geotagging is coming to digital photography.

Photos are tagged with location information. Photos can be sorted based on where they were taken, or plotted on maps. Also, tags can simply serve as reminders. Sony's GPS-CS1KA image tracker ($150) works with most digital cameras and camcorders. The unit records coordinate information, date and time.

Software matches this data to photos. The photos are then Thanks to digital cameras, more people than ever are interested in photography. You probably have a photo enthusiast or budding photographer on your Christmas list. Knowing what to buy photo buffs is tricky. You may be tempted to purchase lenses, flashes or other expensive gear.

Photographers are very particular. Unless you're an expert, skip these things. Accessories such as batteries, memory cards and camera cases will be welcome. But use imagination! Here are some ideas to get you going: Go wireless Some newer cameras feature Wi-Fi. This lets owners transfer photos to a computer wirelessly.

there's nothing extra to attach to the camera. A CompactFlash adapter ($30) is available. Cameras that accept xD-Picture Card and Sony Memory Stick media are not compatible. So find out what type of card the recipient's camera uses before buying. Edit photos the easy way A graphics tablet gives users greater control over photo editing.

Tablets include a pen-like instrument. Many are pressure sensitive. They also feature buttons that can be assigned to specific commands. Wacom's models range from the Bamboo ($79) to the Cintiq Virtually all of them include Adobe Photoshop Elements and drawing software. "anti-branch" strategy.

As a result, we do not charge our clients for the scanner hardware, our usage fees are less expensive than the competition and for clients who qualify, we offer next-day availability of funds with the ability to present deposits until 7 p.m. On the other side, which of your products or services do you feel needs improvement? GRB's technology is one of our key assets but also our greatest challenge. Technology is advancing so quickly that we must remain focused on ways to make improvements and be on the forefront of the latest offerings. Everyone has personal opinions on the current state of the Rochester economy. From your interaction with clients and other community partners, what is your view of the general local economy and what can be done to strengthen it? The Rochester economy is resilient.

Despite the downsizing of some of the larger public companies in our community, Rochester's employment base has remained relatively stable due to the growth of the numerous small to medium-sized companies in our area. The retention of young adults to fuel our future work force and much needed state tax reform go hand-in-hand in strengthening Top 100 FROM PAGE 10D community. Currently there is an office in Pittsford and an office in Greece. Are there plans to keep expanding into other neighborhoods, or possibly outside the Rochester area? The core of GRB's strategy is to offer a high level of personalized service that is complemented by providing our clients with access to the latest technology to satisfy their transactional banking needs. We believe branch banking is a dated paradigm in financial services.

With advances in product technology including remote check capture, direct payroll deposit, online banking and automated teller machines, we do not feel branch expansion is necessary to serve our target market or to fuel our continued growth. Identify one product or service that separates you from other banks. GRB's remote check capture product, which we call virtual check deposit. Many banks offer this product, which allows a business to transact check deposits at their place of business through a scanner device. What makes GRB unique is that the product fits in so well with our Photos can also be uploaded to Web sites.

Likewise, you'll find wireless transmitters for high-end cameras from Canon and Nikon. Or, you can buy an Eye-Fi Card This 2-gigabyte SD memory card boasts Wi-Fi. Photos can be transferred from the camera directly to a computer or a photo-sharing site. The Eye-Fi Card works with JPEG files. Setup is easy, and LA From chiropractic offices to bars to home remodelers, you've been able to read the list of new businesses each week in the Democrat and Chronicle.

Now you can. query a database of new businesses at DemocratandChronicle.com by clicking on RocDocs. Hong Kong Dollar, 1364 Dewey Rochester, 14613. Xiu Yu Chen, same address. Integrative Oriental Medicine, P.O.

Box 792, Pittsford, 14534. Shannon B. Mock, 10 Brackenberry Road, Pittsford, 14534. InteriorExterior Home Improvements, 657 McCall Road, 5, Rochester, 14616. Natalee M.

Wood, same address. JG Siding, 486 Trimmer Road, Spencerport, 14559. Jeffery W. Guck, same address. Lotus Salon, 154 S.

Fitzhugh St, Rochester, 14608. Arilie Guy Harwood, same address; Gregory Meyer, 198 Edgeland St, Rochester, 14609. LV Designs, 2 Caslmir Circle, Rochester, 14617. Luci A. Virginia, same address.

Michael Brooke-Gay Painting, 333 Westside Drive, Rochester, 14624. Michael Charles Brooke-Gay, same address. Mikes Home Repair, 93 Clearwater Circle, Rochester, 14612. Michael Caldarelli, same address. Musk Teacher, 95 Ridgemont Drive, Rochester, 14626.

Carol Shippee Manuel, same address. New vision Properties, 1036 Monroe Rochester, 14620. Wayne Sumner Cook, 76 Hinkleyville Road, Spencerport, 14559. Nimues Domain, 205 Forest Hills Road, Rochester, 14625. Katherine Marsh, same address.

Nova Olas Design, 177 River Meadow Drive, Rochester, 14623. Nicholas A. Haas, same address. Oriental Medicine, P.O. Box 792, Pittsford, 14534.

Shannon B. Mock, 10 Brackenberry Road, Pittsford, 14534. Passenger Care Transport, 1 Cherry Blossom Circle, North Chili, 14514. Patricia Ellis, same address. Peaceful Passages, 2224 Titus Rochester, 14622.

Tracy Ann Roth- belnd, same address. Penko Flooring, 75 Kennedy Circle, Rochester, 14609. Valentino Proko- penko, same address. Pistachio Press, 108 Roxborough Road, Rochester, 14619. Rachael Hetzel, same address.

Posh Jewelry Gifts, 1 Miracle Mile Drive, Rochester, 14623. Bahar B. Canbaz, 66 Corral Drive, Penfield, 14526. Tree Services, 1280 N. Winton Road, Rochester, 14609.

Raymond J. Bulter, same address. Rabinovkh Family Investment, P.O. Box 18056, Rochester, 14620. losif Rabi-novich, 115 Boniface Drive, Rochester, 14620.

Red Daisy, 1081 Cane Patch, Webster, 14580. Debra Marciano, same address. Rochester Gold Jewelry Exchange, 1338 Lyell Ave, Rochester, 14606. William M. Muratore, same address.

RT Marketing, 98 West Spencerport, 14559. Richard Donald Tyson, same address. Salon Avalon, 205 Forest Hills Road, Rochester, 14625. Katherine Marsh, same address. Scott A.

Smith Process Services, 70 Orchard Road, Rochester, 14612. Scott A. Smith, same address. Signature Beverages, 1344 University Rochester, 14607. Jacob Samuel Trapanl, 7 Prospect Hill Road, Pittsford, 14534.

SJP Enterprises, 2353 Edgemere Drive, Rochester, 14612. Stephen John Pellman, same address. Sophisticated Nails, 56 West Fairport, 14450. Jamie Lynn Vernille, 20A Whitney Ridge Road, No. 7, Fairport, 14450.

Specialized Interiors, 69 Henderson Drive, Penfield, 14526. Joan H. Hardy, same address. Starr Counselling, 878 Lake Road, Webster, 14580. Mary F.

Boike, same address. Sylvattas Loving Daycare, 32 Randolph Rochester, 14621. Sylvatta Martina Robinson, same address. Tangible Rewards, 1026 High Vista Trail, the future local economy. You work a lot with small businesses.

What should business be doing now to prepare for the new year? Business owners should be preparing a thorough annual financial budget and reviewing and updating their strategic plan. It is an imperative exercise that we as a company undergo every year and expect of our clients. If you do not set goals and prepare yourself to achieve them, it is only by chance that you are successful. The success of your business is not something that should be left to chance. What is Genesee Regional Bank currently doing to prepare for 2008? The management team is comparing our projected fiscal year end numbers to our original plan, finalizing our budget for 2008 and revisiting and updating GRB's five-year strategic plaa What highlight from this year will keep your staff motivated as you prepare for next year's goals? This year we surpassed the $100 million mark in assets for the first time.

We added several talented individuals to GRB who complement our existing team and position us well for continued growth and market penetration, a i' BANKRUPTICES Recent voluntary petitions filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Rochester: Kenneth Adrian Edlin, fdba Serving Merchandising Solutions; fdba Natural Health Networks; fdba Celebrations USA; fdba Humivent; fdba Radon Alert of America; fdba Edlin Associates; fdba Better Business CD; fdba Prepaid Computer Services of America; fdba Prepaid Computer Services; fdba His Influence Publications and Lisa Anne Edlin, fdba Patent Products Registry. Address: 29 Reddick Lane, Rochester. Lawyer Karl W. Kunze.

Date filed: Aug. 15. Chapter: 7. Case index: 07-22066 Gregory Allen and Denise A Suraci, fdba Suraci Enterprises, Inc. Address: 364 Bleaker Road, Rochester.

Lawyer: John A. Annechino Jr. Date filed: Aug. 16. Chapter: 13.

Case index: 07-22071 Michael B.Priestman, fdba Priestman Chiropractic; fdba Canandaigua Chiropractic; fdba Farmington Chiropractic. Address: 150 Thad Chapin Canandaigua. Lawyer: John F. McKeown. Date filed: Aug.

17. Chapter: 13. Case index: 07-22072 Timothy G. and Tina M. King, dba King Family Partnership; dba King's Table.

Address: P.O. Box 38, Rush-ville, Ontario County. Lawyer: John F. McKeown. Date filed: Aug.

24. Chapter: 13. Case index: 07-22123 Eric Land Julie A. Ledford, dba Trackside Service Center. Address: 3914 E.

Main Livonia, Livingston County. Lawyer: George Mitris. Date filed: Aug. 24. Chapter: 13.

Case index: 07-22134 Webster, 14580. Luke Werzinger, same address. Travis Springer, 451 Brandon Road, Rochester, 14622. Travis P. Springer, same address.

Triple A Motors, 2215 Clifford Suite Rochester, 14609. Alexis Rivera, 550 Laurelton Road, Rochester, 14609. Turning Point Management, 469 Manse Lane, Rochester, 14625. Jennifer Romero, same address. VI Nails, 6574 Fourth Section Road, Brockport, 14420.

Llnh Huynh, 75 Juliet Crescent, Rochester, 14612. Vivi Contracting, 1883 Norton St, Rochester, 14609. Viviandro Santiago, same address. VN Dzignz, 6 Buchannan Road, Pittsford, 14534. Vandita Nayar, same address.

Voice of the Vets, 120 East Rochester, 14604. Robert T. Blackburn, 7249 Highview Terrace, Victor, 14564. Vons Cleaning Service, 267 Webster Rochester, 14609. Vontrase M.

Dunbar, same address. We Love Cookin Catering Service, 122 Rugby Rochester, 14619. Rodney Beason, same address; Randell Greggs, 85 Lenox Rochester, 14611. Webvertislng.Com, 4348 Culver Road, Rochester, 14622. David M.

Savine, 119 Eastman Estate, Rochester, 14622. Welcome Home Audio Video, 1005 Pixley Road, Rochester, 14624. Joseph Ott same address. Western New York Judgment Recovery, 486 Hollywood Webster, 14580. Stephen J.

Faltisko same address. Your Product Source, 936 Elmgrove Road, Rochester, 14624. Marsha Lynn Leech, same address. Zebrak Construction, 108 Sylvan Road, Rochester, 14618. Adam David Zebrak, same address.

NEW BUSINESSES A Touch Of Home Staging, 207 Judson St, Webster 14580. Erin E. Cyrkin, same address. After The Hunt, 5 Falling Brook Road, Fairport 14450. Colin Russell Bach-man, same address.

Ailinh Enterprise, 77 Seabury Webster 14580. Loan Nguyen, same address. Algapower, 61 Blackwell Lane, Henrietta 14467. Jerold B. Lisson, same address.

All County Recovery, 36 Ramblewood Drive, North Chill 14514. Daniel J. Quill III, 407 Spencerport Road, Apt 3, Rochester.14606. All In One Painting Custom Designs, 227 River St, Rochester 14612. Justina Kowalskl, same address; Jenny Rossi, 153 Calhoun Rochester 14606.

All One St Apparel, 4383 Lake Rochester 14612. James Lewis, 25 Parkdale Terrace, Rochester 14615. Anthony Salamone Agency, 2316 Lyell Rochester, 14606. Anthony Salamone, 590 English Road, Rochester, 14616. At Your Convenience, P.O.

Box 668, Webster, 14580. Meeka Monet Joh-nakin, 175 N. Water St, No. 410, Rochester, 14604. Avamay Construction, 15 Onondaga Road, Rochester, 14616.

Anthony J. Adam, same address. Bada Bing Bar and Grill, 216 Heritage Drive, Rochester, 14615. Sean Kent-Killeen, same address. Bayview Marina, 98 Bay Village Drive, Rochester, 14609.

Cathy Fabretti, 17 Hardwood Hill Road, Pittsford, 14534. Bentas, 397 Humbolt St, Rochester, 14610. Stephen A. Bentivegna, 817 S. Goodman St, Rochester, 14620.

Capco Construction General Contractor, 68 Pamda Drive, Rochester, 14617. James C. Capozzoli, same address. Carpet Cure, 305 Miramar Road, Rochester, 14624. Geno J.

Cervlnl, same address. Chocolat Sensations, 131 Gregory Rochester, 14620. Ingrid A. Echter, same address. Clear Choice Pool Services, 16 Roxwell Court, Fairport, 14450.

Brent Michael Odell, same address. Conservation Tech, 1680 Empire Suite 200, Webster, 14580. Francis Joseph Ferland, 151 Lapham St, Rochester, 14615. Contractors Us, 2150 Westside Drive, Rochester, 14624. Jeremy Schaut same address.

Diamond Card Racing Stable, 220 Marwood Road, Rochester, 14612. Louis A. Difrancesco, same address. Dixon Properties of Upstate 124 Oak Mills Crossing, West Henrietta, 14586. Datwan Dixon and Winona Dixon, same address.

Eastern Cleaning Services, 534 Remington Rochester, 14621. Ell A. Gray, 537 Remington St, Rochester, 14621. Enchanted Wedding and Party Planning, 35 Jamee Lane, Rochester, 14606. Deanna Marino, same address; Tange-la Thompson, 550 Mount Read Rochester, 14606.

Encompass Advisors, Suite 300, 10 Tobey Office Park, Pittsford, 14534. Gary Castine, 1904 Stablegate Drive, Canandaigua, 14424; Brendan Jeffery, 18 Highledge Drive, Penfield, 14526. Europa Custom Clothiers, 2815 Monroe Rochester, 14618. Vincent Di-giorgio, 20 Auramar Drive, Rochester, 14609. Extreme Auto Body, 356 Sunset St, Rochester, 14606.

Toni Lynn Rogers, 28 Avocado Lane, Rochester, 14606. Floyds Catering, 156 Gilmore St, Rochester, 14605. Shaft Floyd, same address. Forget You Not Gift Baskets and Gifts, 126 Alpine Knoll, Fairport, 14450. Charlene Sheila Walker-Mathes, same address.

Forte Films, 35 Cindy Lane, Rochester, 14626. Nathan Allan Stone, same address. Fountain Guitar Works, 50 Wren St, Rochester, 14613. Joseph S. Fuentes, same address.

Four Seasons Landscaping, 135 Valley Rochester, 14612. Lisa A. Streb, same address. Genesee Valley Canal Rentals, 50 Wren St, Rochester, 14613. Joseph S.

Fuentes, same address. Hepa Duct Cleaning Professionals, 1260 Scottsville Road, Rochester, 14624. Shel D. Beaston, 442 Highfield Drive, Macedon, 14502. Hit Team Security, 336 Saxton Rochester, 14606.

Samuel F. Paris, same address. Hoffy2 Events Marketing, 222 Summit Hill Drive, Rochester, 14612. Kimberly A. Hoffman, same address.

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