Nike Inc.'s Equipment division saw an 18% rise in profits for the 2012 fiscal year after introduction of the Nike+ FuelBand, in comparison to the -1% loss during the 2011 fiscal year. Before the FuelBand's official American release, it was open for pre-order online, and was sold out both times within the same day.
1 To parboil, use the microwave as follows. 2  Place 4 peppers at a time face down on a dinner plate, cover with a microwave cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes. 3  Repeat with remaining peppers.  Place peppers face up in a baking dish just large enough to accommodate all 12 peppers.
Put baking sheet in oven and allow peppers to roast for 20 minutes. Remove baking sheet. Using tongs, give the peppers a half turn, then place back in the oven for another 20 minutes. Check to make sure peppers have fully roasted. The skin should be charred and soft, and the peppers should look slightly collapsed.