Today's investment idea has to do with my nephews teeth

About a month ago my sister called and asked if I could take my nephew to the dentist. Being the great uncle that I am I said sure. While waiting I was browsing through some literature and came across one for a company called Align Technolgies . These folks have pioneered a new system for straightening crooked teeth. The medical term is Malocclusion.

They market a system called -Invisalign, which is "a series of clear, removable aligners that both orthodontists and dentists use as a technique to give their patients a beautiful smile. With more than ten million unique aligners made to date, Align is one of the largest manufacturers of mass customized products in the world". The system sure beats metal braces.

I did some additional due diligence when I got home and was very impressed with the company and its products. The company released their latest quarterly financials on July 25th and realized revenue growth 44% yr over yr.

I'm no expert on teeth nor dentistry, however, I believe these guys have really carved out quite a niche for themselves and the future looks bright.

Please do your own due diligence before investing a penny of your own money.

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Wize Launches Affiliate Widgets for Bloggers

The product review site Wize has just launched a new widget for bloggers allowing them to capitalize when they become an affiliate.

Here's how the company describes the program:

What is it?

"The Wize Widget is a targeted feed of product photos and rankings, designed specifically to increase conversion on product-focused blogs and web sites. The goal of the Wize widget is to provide customers with the information they need to make a good purchase decisions exactly when and where they need it. Although this service can be used by anybody with a web site, it is especially geared towards bloggers who write about new products, products they love, or product quality. The widget is easy to set up, and will become more customizable over time."

Here's the link to sign up for the program http://wize.com/typepad.