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.
Blanch the green peppers. Transfer the peppers to the boiling water and let them sit there for a brief period. Green pepper halves should be blanched for 3 minutes. Strips, pieces, or rings only need to go for 2 minutes. Begin timing the blanching process as soon as you add the peppers to the water.