I've heard it said that Pyrex CAN be used over a flame- though I've personally never tried it- and proll'y never will. Too weird and potentially distrubing for me to want to be near if it happens to backfire! Icky!
BTW, Jimmy- welcome to the site! I think you'll find we're a fine bunch of folks from a variety of bacgrounds, all regions and all walks of life. I personally find this place the funnest & friendliest such foodie forum on the web! smiles- kevin (chubbyalaskagriz)