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.
If small peppers are left whole, slash 2 to 4 slits in each. Quarter large peppers. Blanch in boiling water or blister in order to peel. Peppers may be blistered using one of the following methods: Oven or broiler method: Place peppers in a hot oven (400ÂºF) or broiler for 6-8 minutes or until skins blister. Range-top method: Cover hot burner, either gas or electric, with heavy wire mesh.