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Wyeth Tootle Mansion
St. Joseph is known for an extensive collection of beautiful mansions built around the turn of the century, and the Wyeth Tootle Mansion at the corner of Eleventh and Charles Streets is a prime example. With three floors, a tower and more than 40 rooms, it stands today as one of the best examples of St. Joseph's late 19th-century wealth and opulence, featuring stunning woodwork, hand-painted ceilings and imported stained glass.
In 1879, William and Eliza Wyeth hired architect E. J. Eckel to design a mansion resembling the castles they had seen on the Rhine River as they were traveling in Germany. This 43-room Gothic style mansion combines an example of the homes of early prominent St. Joseph residents with exhibits on the history of St. Joseph.
The first floor of the Wyeth Tootle Mansion has been restored to its Victorian grandeur. Old photographs of each room help visitors visualize the interior as it was around 1900. Each room's ceiling is impressively different, from the cherubs that float above the Louis XVI parlor to the dark rich colors that cover the Moorish room. Ornate parquet floors and walnut woodwork change from room to room.
Historical exhibits include portraits of prestigious St. Joseph citizens of the time, a timeline of the growth of St. Joseph in the 1800s, St. Joseph businesses like Aunt Jemima Pancake Flour that had national or international impact, the Civil War in St. Joseph, and Jesse James. One exhibit room features Edmund J. Eckel, the architect for the Wyeth-Tootle mansion and whose firm was responsible for the design of 75 percent of the buildings in St. Joseph. The exhibit focuses on his life and the lasting impact of his accomplishments on St. Joseph and includes his desk, drafting table, and sketches.
Natural History fills the third floor of the Wyeth-Tootle. Visitors can see mounts of the mammals, birds, and fish that fill the northwest Missouri region, including a few animals that aren't from this area including a full-size African Lion and Alaskan Brown Bear that a Wyeth family member brought home from hunting expeditions.
New temporary exhibits include:
- The Architecture of Edmund J. Eckel (Award-winning and acclaimed architect who designed some of the most impressive 19th century homes, buildings and structures across the city and the region. Many are studied by architects today.)
- Enterprising St. Joseph (early business establishments that left a lasting national or international impact).
- A new exhibit featuring letters and items from outlaw Jesse James, spanning newspaper clippings and items from his days in the Civil War to his final days in St. Joseph.Because of its age and historic nature, the Wyeth Tootle Mansion has limited handicapped accessibility.
- On Saturday, May 16, 2015, the Mansion was the location for the first St. Joseph Preservation Expo followed by the St. Joseph Preservation Awards on Sunday. View the brochure here! Two pages (pdf). Preservation Expo Page 1. Preservation Expo Page 2.
Starting May 2, 2014, Wyeth Tootle Mansion hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays only throughout the spring and summer months. (After September 28, the Mansion will open for groups of ten or more by appointment). Please call 816-232-8471 for more information or to schedule a group visit. Admission for individuals and groups is cash or check only, please.
Please note that since the Mansion is available to rent for private events it may be closed to the public for a short time. Please check as you plan your visit to note if a private event is scheduled at the Mansion. For a rate sheet with information on renting the Mansion for an event, please call 816-232-8471.
View more information about the history of the Wyeth Tootle Mansion here.
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How hard is it to estimate the prevalence of identity theft, given the varying definitions of the crime and reliance on consumer complaint data?
It's difficult to assess the amount of identity theft for a number of reasons, including the fact that institutions that are victims are reluctant to discuss fraud events. And that's not a concern limited to identity theft. It's long been known that businesses don't want to talk about various ways that they've been defrauded because it erodes trust and public perception of the company.
So the institutions affected don't want publicity around it. But we're also seeing, and I think it's more difficult to deal with, issues of synthetic fraud. That's where an imposter makes up an identity, so through synthetic fraud, a consumer victim may never appear. And this all relates back to problems of using the Social Security number and authentication in lead generation in initial customer acquisition.
What should be done about the widespread use of Social Security numbers as identifiers? Is there a better way for companies to verify identity?
It's clear that no single identifier is a single bullet, and if there's a transition to a new identifier, the new identifier will become a target for fraudsters.
I think that as the new red flag rules specify, one has to have a flexible approach to dealing with these problems. Authentication shouldn't rely on Social Security number and birth date alone. There should be other authenticators in addition to the Social Security number.
I think the basic problem is that the Social Security number is used for identification and authentication. If used for just identification, I think that many synthetic claims could be identified by matching Social Security numbers to names -- which I know is not always possible. So that's just one way of doing it. You can use previous addresses, phone numbers etc., but currently the competition for new customers is driving reliance on Social Security number alone.


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I still need to tape over my Az-Hakim jersey !
He was in the BARN and not even concerned where he would get drafted!
Probably watching re-runs of He-Haw while throwing horse shoes !
This guy can play both tackle and guard spot! Great Pick!
Someone needs to drill Nelson Cruz !
Question #1. Why do these professional athletes not have drivers licencse?
Question #2. Fairley is a complete moron for driving around Mobile Alabama of all places with the windows down, bumping some dirty dirty music, while puffing on a splif. It's not like he is was in California or Oregon where everyone drives around high and you have to be carrying an ounce to get a small fine (no court appearance)
Question #4 Why in the world would leshoure try to eat his chronic? If you are going to do that make it into something creative like a brownie, spaghetti sauce, etc I have a friend who is a cop and he used to tell everyone that if you got pulled over with weed just admit you have it on you and that most likely they will let you go.
I think the real reason the colts brought in Stanton was to teach them how to Dougie ! ! ! !
What I found interesting watching the highlight was the fact the Flyers teammate is trying to get Kronwell to drop the gloves to support his player flapping like a fish out of the water and Kronwall almost scores !
That would have been something
Avril a beast but I could see the lions letting him go because they have Lo-Jack and Young ready to step in at a lesser price. I also think the progression of Fairly will allow SUH to play a little more DE next year. KVB will be retained but maybe at a lower price? (restructured deal)
It doesn't matter how much we spend on the Dline if the 2ndary cannot cover. Mr Berry after your stupid tweet about the fans of the D you should just pack up your bags and don't let the door hit you on the _ _ _ on the way out. I would rather see silva or Garay take your spot next year.
Also Mayhew traded for Lawrence Jackson which was another steal.
I'm just glad Millen didn't have a chance to pick Heyward Bey. He must have been a consultant to the falcons when they too Julio Jones lol
Merry Christmas Killer ! This win for you ! Lions in the playoffs how sweet it is
Merry Christmas Killer ! This win for you ! Lions in the playoffs how sweet it is
I have to disagree with you on VandeBosh. Besides the fact he has gotton burned the last couple of weeks going down the line thinking run when they have ran reverses he is still playing at a high level. I think the plan was to play LoJack more but injuries have slowed that rotation down.
KVB did have a nice sack in the 4th and when watching on TV he doesn hustle 20-30 yards downfield to make up for Levy being out of position to make the tackles
They are not going to replace Pettigrew and his 70+ catches a year. He does make some nice catches on short routes when it seems the LB's are draped all over him. He catches the hard balls and drops the easy one's
The lions finally have a clutch QB ! What a game. I think Killer had something to do with that 3rd and 2 pass not connecting to give the lions one last chance for a comeback. Gutsy play call by the Raiders.
I'm still worried about the lions 2ndary. Houston still looks hurt, talk about Delmas getting his knee scoped and might be out for the season? Harris got knocked out but we'll see.
I have to give #31 credit bc he got lit up and returned to the game. Anyone else notice on TV when the announcer thought his Mic was off and they were showing the raider who made the hit celebrating on the sideline and the announcer called him an idiot or dummy something like that?
Thanks for the info !
Anyone know if the game is available online. (at work today)
Wierd. I had posted ealier on the tulloch article about the great job Mayhew has done and how I felt he was GM of the year. I also listed some of the players he signed with my brief comments.
That post has been removed and now this article is up?
I completely agree good point!
Stafford looked like he was doped up on painkillers or something with his shirt untucked and throwin off his back foot again. Hopefully he will get more focused and hit on the underneath routes. I also think they should throw a few double slants with CJ and Titus and of them can split the middle for a big play.
I have to disagree with pit and agree with whoopieg. Yes Carpenter is playing well but so was Durant! I think this is a case of the lions being 5-0 and waiting for him to be 100% No need for him to go head up with Gore and be out long term. Look at Cindy Crosby and what concussion did to him. I've had three major concussions myself and they are no joke. Many times you are symptom free and then all of the sudden you feel wobbly or just not right.,
I can't believe the lions actually have a stud back up lb like Carpenter and also Ashley Palmer as well. When is the last time you could say that?
I think ESPN just threw his name out there hoping non lions/bears fan would see this and want to tune into the game ( ratings ploy) ESPN is the same news outlet that kept saying Fairley would start the season next to SUH oblivious to the fact the Lions already have Corey Williams starting.
In regards to an earlier post I think in the first half the Lions front four couldn't generate a big pass rush because Dallas kept them off balance pretty good with a mix of runs/passes (Screens).
I loved how Dez Bryant (Talking trash) and Rob Ryan (CJ comments) came back to bite them in the *ass. Coach Shwartz is the man for talking smack back to Dez and also for starting his press conf by clowning Ryan!
Shwartz reminds me of a young Mike Babcock with how he deals with games/players/media. With him and the Old Dirty *astard Gunner running things not only do the lions players now intimidate other teams but also the coaches intimidate as well.


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The secret to winning giveaways, is really no secret at all. It's simple really: SIMPLY ENTER TO WIN! If you don't enter, you can't win. And the more you enter, the better your chances! Personally, I spend about an hour every day entering giveaways. I've made it a part of my daily routine. It's a chore, but it pays off. I win stuff all the time! And sometimes the things are really nice!
I've put together a huge list of FREE instant win games and sweepstakes that I update almost daily. It takes me about an hour every day to enter everything on the list. I promise you that if you spend the time entering, and I don't just mean one time or one day, but if you make it a part of your regular routine and stick to it, you're sure to win! Here's my huge list of giveaways --> http://1frugalmom.webs.com/apps/blog/show/18384740-free-daily-instant-win-games-sweepstakes- GOOD LUCK!!!
In addition to entering frequently, and as much as possible, here are some more tips...
-- Check your email often! Many giveaways limit the time frame you have to claim your prize. And always check your spam/junk folders b/c many emails from companies go directly into that box.
-- To help locate winning notices, I recommend searching your email every few days by key words like: congratulations, congrats, you've won, you won, you win, potential winner, prize, fulfillment, and etc. Be sure to check both your inbox, and your spam/junk folder, by those keywords.
-- Always follow the rules. Never try to cheat or you could be disqualified. For example, if the giveaway states "only one entry per household," trust me, they have ways of knowing where every entry came from, and if they received more than one entry from your IP address, you may lose your chance to win.
-- In many cases, you'll only have to enter your info (name, address, etc) the 1st time entering. Then when you return to enter again each day after that, usually all you'll need to enter is the email address you originally used to signed-up. However, in some cases, the entry forms require you to fill it out completely each time. To save time, I use Google Chrome's auto-fill. I believe FireFox may also offer autofill, too. Use it! It's a huge time saver! It also helps if your email address is short, lol. Mine is longer, and it's a pain in the butt to type it out when required.
-- It may help to have a separate, designated, email address just for entering sweepstakes b/c sometimes signing up for newsletters may be required, and/or you may receive a lot of "entry confirmation" emails, and a separate email address will help keep the possible clutter out of your personal box. Just remember to check it frequently (and it's spam folder, too). Also, another benefit of doing this, is that you'll know that any and all emails received in that email account are from your giveaway entries.
-- If you have the option to opt-out of a mailing listing, take it. That means either checking or unchecking a box, or boxes, to stay off their mailing list. Look closely.
-- If you're uncomfortable sharing your date of birth on the entry forms, you can fudge your date by a number or two. For example, if your birthday is 2/22/80, you could say your bday is 2/21/80, or 3/22/80, or 2/22/81, just change one digit that will be easy for you to remember. In most cases, they only request your DOB (date of birth) because you have to be above a certain age to participate, and this date is usually never verified. However, please keep in mind that if you win a big prize like a huge cash amount or vehicle, you may be required to show your ID to claim your prize (although not likely, it could happen). If that were to happen, hopefully because the date would only be one digit off, they would be willing to accept it w/ the slight error assuming it was a simple typo (that's my thoughts anyway).
-- The more effort required to enter a giveaway, the better your chances of winning b/c many others will not put forth the effort to enter. Giveaways like this include things like photo contests, jingle contests, recipe contests, and etc., that require action (instead of just clicking or filling out a short form). Personally, I've won some of my best prizes with giveaways that required a photo entry.
-- Use a FREE Google Voice Number, instead of your home/cell phone number, to have control over unwanted sales calls. Google Voice Numbers can be forwarded to any other number you want, like your home or cell phone, or straight to voice mail (in which case you'll receive an email notification), so callers will never know it's not your real number (and you'll never miss a sweepstakes winning call). Plus, Google Voice Numbers provide the option to BLOCK unwanted calls. So if/when you do get a sales call, you can always block that number to prevent further calls from that unwanted caller. I LOVE Google Voice! And I strongly suggest using it instead of your real/direct number(s). Trust me, you'll thank me later.
-- Click through to the end. Make sure that you click all the way through to the end. You want to see something that confirms that your entry has been received. Sometimes the URL in your browser will also change and have an ending that says something like "thank you."
In a nut shell:
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2.) Check email frequently. And don't forget to also check spam/junk folders.
3.) Routinely search your email by key "winning" announcement type words.
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5.) Use auto fill. I use Google Chrome's, it's free & easy. I think FireFox offers it, too.
6.) Set-up a dedicated, short, email address just for giveaways. And don't forget to check it often (along w/ it's spam folder). And opt out of mailing lists to prevent email clutter.
7.) If you're concerned about providing your birthdate, change it by one digit.
8.) The harder the entry requirements, the fewer people will enter, which means a better chance of you winning. Examples: Photo contests, jingle contests, recipe contests, & etc.
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10.) Click through to the end & make sure to get confirmation that your entry was received.
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Having worked with her (not at the DA's), I have to laugh at some of the McDonalds workers on here acting like this is a bad thing
She is smart, VERY hard-working, and a huge asset to the DA's
Like most things online, people sit on their fat asses, read a few things, and like to act as if they know the facts
Anyone bad-mouthing the girl needs to get their heads out of their asses and go back to flipping burgers
It's hilarious to hear people talk about how Obama's policies have failed
Her hasn't even been in office 6 months. Let me repeat that, he hasn't been in office for over half a year.
So, when someone claims his policies have already failed, what they are really trying to say is....he isn't doing what I want so i am going to say they failed because i am insecure about someone choosing something I don't think is good for the country
Nevermind these some morons told us to wait 5-6 years for Bush's ridiculously terrible economic/foreign/political moves....Bush needed time....Obama needs....well, he gets 2-3 months
How stupid are people?
I mean, honestly....is this how low the IQ has gone in this country?
People wanting massive economic/foreign moves in not 6 months?
Nevermind that 99% of those calling his policies "failed" haven't the slightest clue about the subject matters.
They cook at McDonalds or Burger King and are mad at how terrible their own lives are
Of course he is. He is never here. He seems to always be pushing his Presidential campaign while his "team" does all his work here.
Oh, and he charges us for his Presidential run
I get a kick out of those who have never evacuated acting like it is no big deal and we should stop complaining. I want to smack them.
Hey oscar8, we tried that and are in a depression now because we allowed everyone to do whatever they want.
Your idea failed and failed miserably.
Government having a role is needed and a good thing right now. Notice I don't support BIG GOVERNMENT in everything but right now? Absolutely
Good. Cops think they can do whatever they want.
Why we haven't updated the airport is a disgrace.
This city could be twice as busy airport-wise if we were bigger and had comptent people running the city
People need to stop acting like this is the end of the world
If you are very young or very old, be worried but that is it. A regular Joe will battle this just like the regular flu AND THAT IS IT
Amen. Tiger Woods and his appearence fees are absurd
Time to end that crap
Mock the Lions all we want, Matt Ryan showed what an off-season can do to an OL, rookie QB with a great WR, and a new coaching staff
I am sure Jindal heard this news in another state while his Presidential tour continued
I find it hilarious that religious people don't want gay people to get married because of their religion
Nevermind that the bible talks about talking snakes, men marrying multiple women at the same time, etc....
But we are supposed to take them seriously?
Who is still so stupid to think the world began thousands of years ago?
Ugh, Paul not being 100% is killer for us
He is our entire team
The fact that she throws her support behind Letten AND Obama keeps Letten shows how truly great both people are
Instead of doing what Bushie and neo-nazi-republicans would do....and fire everyone and anyone who isn't of their exact same mindset....he is allowing the correct choices to stay
Bushie and his fans should learn from this
He will never see the field for us outside of pre-season games
He is making the state pay for his security when he leaves the state for his President run in years YET he is telling others to tightening their belt?
Could you be more of a hypocrite?
Toledo being hired to start was a joke
Hire some hot assistant from a major school, i.e. Charlie Strong
I hope they use it well because some cities screw this type of deal up
Driving around New Orleans is already a joke. Nobody seems to understand how to properly drive.
I don't mind this law as a lot of the idiots are chatting away as they go below the speed limit in the fastlane
Though, I will continue talking the the car as I need to talk to people while driving
I don't get into accidents though nor do I break the law
If Moreno was on the board when we picked, he would have been taken. He is a special player. Jenkins will be good but far from great.


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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
If you don't like peanut butter, step away from this recipe. I'm serious, man. You're in the wrong place at the wrong time.
If you do like peanut butter…you're about to get your fill!
This is a classic take on Potluck Chocolate-Peanut Butter pie; in fact, I think a potluck supper is where I first feasted on something resembling this unbelievably rich delight.
Incidentally, did you know Potluck is my genre of food? It is. There's nothing like two nine-foot tables arranged end to end and completely covered with a melange of casseroles, green bean dishes, salads, cakes, and pies to give you renewed appreciation for churchgoing women.
I'm sorry, but churchgoing women can cook.
Okay, now I'm hungry. I would switch membership to any church that would hold a potluck dinner today. Who's with me?
I'll warn you: because this is a potluck pie, it contains a tub of Cool Whip—you know, the whipped cream that actually isn't even cream at all? But I tell you this: it gives the pie such a smooth, delicious texture. I've tried similar pies with real whipped cream and it just doesn't achieve the same effect. So throw that "non-dairy whipped topping" with pride, baby. No one's gonna care.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
We're going to make a chocolate cookie crust. I never can find those plain chocolate wafers anymore (do they even make them? I miss them so.) so I use the next best thing: Oreos.
Incidentally, I'm not afraid to call out brand names around here. I don't like it when recipes say things like "chocolate sandwich cookies." They're Oreos, sirs!
Or "non-dairy whipped topping?" It's Cool Whip! Even if you don't buy the brand names! They're still Oreos and Cool Whip!
It's like "Coke" or "Frigidaire", as in, "Sammy, WHAT is this is my Frigidaire?"
(Name that movie.)
Okay, fine. Throw 25 of the "chocolate sandwich cookies" into a food processor and pulse them until the white filling has completely incorporated into the chocolate.
Pour the crumbs into a mixing bowl.
Melt four tablespoons of butter…
And drizzle it over the crumbs.
BUTTER? And OREOS? Has the world gone crazy?
I think the end is near.
Now, pour the crumbs into a pie pan and use your fingers (or the bottom of a dry measuring cup) to press the crumbs into the bottom and sides of the pan.
Now just pop it into the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until set. Don't let it burn! That would be an error of epic proportions.
Remove the crust from the oven and let it cool completely.
I'm sorry. Non-dairy whipped topping. I forgot.
Gosh. I don't think there's a smoother sight than a freshly cracked jar of peanut butter.
Throw a cup of peanut butter and a package of cream cheese into the mixing bowl.
Whip it together until smooth.
Now throw in 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar. You can sift it if you want…but why?
I hate sifting powdered sugar—I'm just gonna say it.
Anyway, mix in the sugar until well combined and fluffy.
Next comes the 8 ounce tub of Cool Whip.
I'm SORRY! But it's a potluck pie. And you can't make potluck pie without non-dairy whipped topping! I don't know how many times I have to say it!
Turn the mixer on high and really whip it well. Then turn off the mixer, scrape the sides of the bowl, and turn it back on high.
The mixture should be really, really fluffy.
Next…you know what comes next.
Pour the filling into the chocolate cookie crust.
Oh, man. There's just nothing right about this.
But you know what? Being right is highly overrated.
You'll need to chill the pie for at least an hour—longer is better—before serving.
I seriously intended to show you the chilled pie when I removed it from the fridge. But before I knew what had happened…this had happened.
It can happen to you, too!
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
- Prep Time:
- Cook Time:
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Servings:
- 8
- 25 whole Oreos
- 4 Tablespoons Butter, Melted
- _____
- 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 package (8 Ounce) Softened Cream Cheese
- 1-1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 package (8 Ounce) Cool Whip, Thawed
Preparation Instructions
Crush the Oreos until they're fine crumbs. Pour melted butter over the top and stir with a fork to combine. Press into pie pan and bake at 350 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes, or until set.
Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
Beat the peanut butter with the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Add in the thawed Cool Whip and beat mixture until smooth, scraping the sides as needed.
Pour filling into crust, evening out the top with a knife or spatula. Chill for at least an hour before serving.
Warning: This is ultra, ultra-rich. Cut small slivers—your guests will thank you!
628 Comments
Sarah Parker On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:19 am
Oooh, I'd eat that pie for breakfast! Yummy recipe.
Tracey On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:20 am
I'm going to the store today to get these ingredients-baby needs pie!
Michele On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:22 am
Steel Magnolias
Holly On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:24 am
Steel Magnolias –
Yummy – gotta make this for my brother!
TheCottonWife On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:24 am
I will take you up on the pie but pass on the "small slivers". No small slivers over here!!
BOSSY On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:24 am
Bossy's post today is all about Potlucks, too! Must be in the air.
Christina On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:26 am
Looks great! As for those plain cookies, try the ice cream section. For some reason that's where they are at in my grocery store. I think there's some sort of no-bake recipe involving ice cream and those cookies.
Christin On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:27 am
Praise be!!
Ann White On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:27 am
I am making this for our 4th of July potluck!
Susan On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:27 am
wow that looks fantastic! we are a peanut butter household. i get sick of making pb&j sandwiches! have a great day!
Kathy Stephenson On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:28 am
YUM! Looks like it's a family fave! I like the simplicity.
JennyM On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:29 am
It looks like it might kill me, but I'd die happy.
Jen R. On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:29 am
Yum….they do make those chocolate wafer cookies, but they are very hard to find. My mom just found them at an Albertson's in Phoenix and bought as many boxes as she could and stashed them in her freezer!
Martha Perkins On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:30 am
Yikes, another pie I need to make.
paddlemama On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:30 am
I make this pie all the time and it is always a hit. For the chocolate crust, you can use chocolate graham crackers or chocolate Teddy Grahams. But what's wrong with Oreos, I say. Also, to really up the decadence factor, after the pie has set a little, I pour completely cooled chocolate ganache on top and put it back in the Frigidaire to set. Now you have the Reeses effect! Oh, baby, come to Momma!
Daddy Scratches On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:30 am
I am *so* not down with peanut butter under any circumstances other than being on a piece of bread.
I remember going to a birthday party as a child, and when the cake was served, it looked like it had a delicious, creamy frosting on it … and when I put it in my mouth, I almost gagged when I realized it was peanut butter frosting. *shudder*
Sarah Wiley On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:31 am
You missed a wonderful opportunity for a Devo "Whip it good" reference…you grew up in the 80's and should know these things. I also love anything "potluck" and will add this pie to my repertoire. Thanks lady!
Amber On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:32 am
Oh heavens. That's all I have to say. Oh heavens.
missy On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:32 am
yum! the movie is steel magnolias – LOVE IT!
Kay On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:33 am
I have no idea what cool whip is, so I'll pass on this one
melissa B On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:33 am
Wow, my son will love this as much as he loves peanut butter. He is 17 years old and still eats peanut butter like it is going out of style.
By the way do you haev a good new york cheesecake recipe?
MelissaF On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:33 am
Okay, I think I've officially died and gone to heaven!
Sandy in Iowa On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:33 am
Ha! The movie is Steel Magnolias! After that scene I kept calling my fridge 'Frigidaire', for months. I think it was a completely different brand too. Couldn't help myself!! And, it had to be said with the accent too!
The pie looks ridiculously yummy.
Sue On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:34 am
OK, I don't have any Oreos but I do have graham crackers so I can make the crust from the Key Lime Pie for the Peanut Butter Pie. If that's wrong, i don't want to be right… Thanks for another "simply" great recipe, Ree.
Lydia On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:34 am
I serioulsy thought that you did not like Peanut Butter. So relieved.
Michelle On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:35 am
Oh. Yeah.
Annette On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:35 am
Ya, where are the plain chocolate wafers?
We used to take the plain chocolate wafers and real whipped cream and make a log with them. Take a chocolate wafer, slap some whipping cream on it, then stick another chocolate wafer on top, more cream, another wafer, more cream, another wafer, more cream … you get the point. Then cover the entire log with more whipped cream. Refrigerate over night until the cookies soften. Slice it on an angle to see the cool black and white stripes. Very rich, slice a small piece.
jjk On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:36 am
Looks heavenly! We love chocolate and PB around here.
Mikki from Boston On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:36 am
I'm with ya on "there's nothing better smelling than a fresh cracked jar of peanut butter" If I was on a desert island with just peanut butter-I could survive for 100 years!
Aliya On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:37 am
Oh nooo, that looks deadly! lol
Tracy (Oklahoma) On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:37 am
I have some members of my household that love peanut butter…this looks so easy I think I will whip it up today! Thanks!
basketlover On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:37 am
mmmmmm, looks wonderful! We love chocolate and peanut butter, too!
Callie On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:38 am
Hubby is going to love this! I have a recipe that uses real whipped cream and you're right it's just not the same.
Annie G On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:38 am
Stop! No, Don't Stop! Yikes my thighs are spreading just reading these!
Tamara On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:38 am
Wow. I had to hold myself back from licking the screen!
archana On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:39 am
Divinity and Taste Personified!
Fawn On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:40 am
Steel Magnolias….looks delicious!
Alina in NYC On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:40 am
WOW!!! This looks amazing Ree!!
Hey, when is your cook book out in stores??
Berly On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:40 am
I NEED to make this today! Mmmmm
Thanks Ree!
Kara On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:40 am
Cool Whip and all – this looks fantastic. And you're right – perfect for a summer potluck OR well… any other time.
Emily On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:41 am
I make the same the recipe, but I throw in a can of eagle bran…..yummmm.
jeannie On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:42 am
Yikes you might as well just chow down on a stick of butter.
How do you stay so slim?
Girl from OZ On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:44 am
Ree,,whats the equivalent to 'cool whip' in Australia..??????? Help!!!! Do any Aussies out there know if you can buy cool whip is Aus or more specificaly Melbourne?????
Betty W On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:46 am
I have made this same filling but plopped it in a vanilla wafer crust lined with banana slices, and drizzled with Hershey's syrup on top (or a "chocolate flavored syrup" of your choosing), and FROZEN. Try it, you'll like it! You don't have to bake the vanilla wafer crust if you freeze it, it just turns perfectly chewy and magical. Oooo I bet it would be good if you made it like a Blizzard and stirred in crushed Reese's pieces!
Theresa On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:46 am
Steel Magnolias!!
I so so so love peanu tbutter baby!!
Allison L. On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:47 am
I love that movie even though it makes me cry every time.
This pie looks awesome! Definitely on my "to make" list, if I can ever get over making your chocolate pie. It's the best. That pie has won me many friends and endeared me to my mother-in-law. Thank you!
Oh and I just noticed the illustrations of your girls on your homepage. They're so cute.
Ticia On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:47 am
Perfect! We are having a picnic at work next week and I signed up to bring dessert. Now I know exactly what I'm going to bring!! Thanks PW!
Theresa On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:48 am
This looks incredibly evil – and yummy! I think I'll make it to carry to this weekend's flyball tournament.
Lisa On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:48 am
Lovely! I make a variation of this pie that is delish. I'm going to try your recipe with the cool whip instead. We really guild the lily by putting a ganache topping on it. Also, Deb has a great recipe for homemade chocolate wafers on her site at smittenkitchen.
Carol On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:48 am
I'm of the opinion that there is no better combination than chocoate and peanut butter.
AND, I love the women in Steel Magnolias, they're my kind of peope!
Marti On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:48 am
P-Dub… I hate to break this to you, but Cool Whip isn't non-dairy. If you look on the lid you'll see a U with an O around it next to a D. That's the Orthodox Union's seal of approval and verification that it does indeed contain Dairy. Not for the lactards, darling.
Rhonda in Oklahoma On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:49 am
That was my breakfast simply from looking at the pictures! I have no problem imagining the richness. Carry-in dinners are one of my favorite things — I have so many fond memories of them! I also have no problem with "Oreos" and "Cool Whip."
Marti On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:49 am
Sorry, O with a K. Different organization, same Dairy contents.
Miss Lila On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:49 am
Love me some peanut butter.
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chris On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:50 am
You've taught me something! I have never put my crumb crusts in the oven to set, it's never even occurred to me. What a good idea!
Dana On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:51 am
I will just say YUM-O!!!!! Love peanut butter pie!!!
megan On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:52 am
i actually think smitten kitchen has a recipe on her blog for chocolate wafer cookies. (but that seems like an awful lot of work when you could just use oreos). This pie looks awesome!
barbara in Texas On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:52 am
Oh Yum……….thanks for saving the last piece for me!
(making inhaling sound) smack smack that was good.
More please!!! I can't wait to make this one!!
Emily On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:54 am
Oh My!! That looks so good…bet it would go straight to my thighs.
Marleen V. On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:56 am
Yummo! I'll make this for camping next weekend!
Steel Magnolias is the movie :)!
Jen On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:57 am
I make this all the time. I just usually buy the ready made Oreo crust. A thing of oreos doesn't last very long in our house. And after I have all the peanut buttery goodness in the shell, to top it off, I add 1/2 c of hot fudge ice cream topping. Smooth it all over the top, then use a knife to swirl it down into the filling some what….YUMMO!!!
Roxanne On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:57 am
Steel Magnolias. There was probably a tub of Cool Whip in there too.
Judi On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:57 am
OMG my favorite pie! I'm going to try it this weekend.
leigh anne On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:57 am
Newman's makes plain chocolate wafers – but they may be hard to find in smaller stores
Michelle On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:58 am
I have made this pie for years but with a graham cracker crust. It is easy fast and is deeeee-lish. Drizzle a little carmal ice cream topping on top…….OMGOSH
kris On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:58 am
Yum! I know what I'm making for my husbands next B-day.
Cindy Robinson On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:59 am
That pie looks so good. I make one almost like it but using a regular pie crust (yours sounds way better!), spread 1 small jar of fudge topping on top of the crust, then mix up the filling which is just like your and spread on top of the fudge topping and then I top it with chopped reese's peanut butter cups – It is so yummy!!
outonalimb On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:00 am
You need to go to a Baptist church. They have lots and lots of potlucks.
Donna Hardin On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:01 am
Steel Magnolias – I can probably quote about the whole movie…live about an hour from Natchitoches, where the movies was filmed…..thanks for the pie receipe…I made your apple pie this weekend…OMG – a friend of mine came over and had some…went home and made it for her family….we are just spreading the joy!!!!
Thunja On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:02 am
I make this too…only I use regular graham cracker crust and about the half the powdered sugar that you call for. Next time I'm going with oreos.
Mindee@ourfrontdoor On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:02 am
This is my son's favorite pie. Thanksgiving is not compete without it. We add fudge topping to the top though too. Yum.
cami On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:02 am
Yummy! Have you had Oreo balls yet, OMG!! They are heavenly!!
One package of Oreo's crunched up. One block of cream cheese softened. Mix together, roll into balls and dunk in almond bark.
Get a gallon of milk and call it done!
Andrea On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:03 am
Yum! I can't wait to make it, but I need another week at least. I just can't make that many desserts in one week!
Colleen On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:03 am
Wow! My mouth started to water at the picture…Steel Magnolias and another good one is "Poor Sammy…he doesn't know whether to scratch his watch or wind his butt." OR! "I do not see plays, because I can nap at home for free. And I don't see movies 'cause they're trash, and they got nothin' but naked people in 'em! And I don't read books, 'cause if they're any good, they're gonna make 'em into a miniseries. " Ouiser Boudreaux
Denice On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:03 am
I have made this for years, only I always freeze mine. Thought it was supposed to be a frozen pie topped with hot fudge when served. Delish!!!
Holly On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:03 am
I not a huge fan of peanut butter desserts but I'm definitely going to have to make this!
Emily E. On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:04 am
well now I know what I'm making my husband for Father's Day. Peanut Butter + Oreos = very very happy husband.
FLWendy On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:04 am
Oh yummy!!!!! I have a veritable peanut butter fan club here in my home and this pie will go over very well. Thanks, Ree.
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Katie (The Life of a Firefighter's Wife) On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:05 am
Can I substitute with the real thing, or do I have to use Cool Whip? I can't handle the Cool Whip (err– non-dairy whipped topping). Will it end up with the right consistency?
Bridget On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:06 am
Sounds excellent!
Sarah @ Short Stop On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:06 am
That looks FABULOUS!
Ann from Montana On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:06 am
Steel Magnolias – love that movie and that line!
Jenny On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:06 am
mmm….church lady food is the BEST. I love when other people get this.
Mamadallama On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:07 am
Simple. Delicious.
Sandra On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:07 am
My recipe makes two pies and I use pre-made graham cracker crusts. It also says to freeze the pie. I think the freezing makes the texture even better — more solid. This is one of my favorite pies, but then I eat peanut butter out of the jar with a spoon, so it's hard to make anything that includes peanut butter that I DON'T like.
Taracooks.com On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:08 am
Potluck IS the best! My son will love this one. Thanks for sharing.
Natalie On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:08 am
It's way too early for this kind of thing.
Marylou On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:09 am
Yummy! And THANKS for using creamy peanut butter. I'm surrounded by people who think it must always be the crunchy stuff. They want peanuts or pecans in everything dessert.
Carrie On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:09 am
Ooh, there's nothing I love more than dessert recipes. It sets my heart a-flutter when you and Smitten post 'em.
I love Betty W (#43's) suggestions of a frozen banana variation. It could be called "The Elvis."
Gabbie On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:10 am
That Steel Magnolias line is one of my favorite in the movie. I'm not really a peanut butter fan but this looks so good I may have to try it. As for the chocolate wafers, I can find them in the store sometimes but it seems like I recall that they're not kept with the other cookies-I don't know why this is.
Donna On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:10 am
I am so happy to see you crushing those cookies with the filling still inside. I have often wondered if I am expected to scrape off the filling before using Oreos as a cookie crust. One of the reasons I've never used them is because I could not believe the filling would blend that well and I did not want to scrape all of the icing out of the cookie. I know, I know – I'm way too anal. It's a gift. As several others have said you can still find the chocolate wafer cookies, but for me it is a very random occurrence. I suspect they are carried as a seasonal thing by a lot of stores. I think they have decided that we only need to use them around the major baking holidays – I deem that Thanksgiving through Christmas.
Buckeroomama On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:11 am
Okay, not a pie person, but THIS I have to make. Now, how to NOT let my 2-yr old at it…
Olivia On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:11 am
I live in the land of "no cool wip", Ree. Can I sub. sweetened whipped creme in?
It's either that or I have to cry and lick the screen…
carson On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:11 am
I will make this for the next potluck at Frank's place – no nine-foot tables there, no sirree. He hauls in a flatbed trailer and we line up the food on it.
Elizabeth D On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:11 am
Hey — those chocolate wafers (NAbisco) usually aren't on the shelf with the cookies, for reasons beyond my comprehension. Look on the shelf where they keep the ice cream cones.
Beth VM On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:12 am
YUM! One of my favorite pies to make.
kate from Michigan On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:13 am
Thank you, Wikipedia:
Cool Whip is a brand of non-dairy whipped cream substitute named a "whipped topping" by its manufacturer. It is used in North America as a dessert topping and in some no-bake pie recipes. It is generally described as "non-dairy" as it contains no cream or milk and no lactose, however it contains the milk-derivative casein.
Candis On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:13 am
"We are IN the house of tha LOaRD!!" I love that movie!
Thanks for redeeming yourself with this peanut butter pie. I'm not a fan of key lime pie. Our friendship was about to be over!
Gee On Tuesday, June 9 at 8:14 am
Ah, Potlucks!….where the lime jello melts into the green bean casserole and gives the brisket a weird flavor. But I agree with you….church women can cook! Our church has potluck after church every third Sunday. This month, they called it off because it's Father's Day and my husband is VERY disappointed!
I'll wait and do your delicious pie when I feel that my arteries are in top shape!


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Food Flashes focuses on what's happening in the dining community, from restaurant openings and closings, to chef changes, to heart-healthy menus to kids' specials.
Monthly Archive for June, 2008
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• Cooper's Old-Time Pit Bar-B-Que out of Llano is still planning on opening a restaurant in New Braunfels, but the date will be later than expected. The owners had originally hoped to open in June, but a spokesman said last week that sometime after Labor Day now seems more likely. • Dough Pizzeria Napoletana, 6989 […] [Read More]
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse coming
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse will open July 21 in the Village of Stone Oak, 22410 U.S. 281 N. This is the second eatery we've told you about this week to open in the shopping center several miles north of Loop 1604 on U.S. 281. The first was 29 Brix, which is already open. It will […] [Read More]
Texas Pride on TV
Earlier this year, the Food Network visited Texas Pride Barbecue in Adkins to film part of an episode of "Diners, Dive-ins and Dives" devoted to "All Kinds of BBQ." You'll be able to see the end result on July 7, when the episode airs at 9 p.m. And then again at midnight, at 3 and […] [Read More]
29 Brix has soft opening
29 Brix has had a soft opening at 22506 U.S. 281 N. This is the sister restaurant of 20nine in the Quarry, but owner Troy Fulmer says the two places are different. One difference is that the new space has only about 14 tables, so dinner reservations are probably a good idea, he says. The […] [Read More]
Celebrating Water Street's 20th anniversary
Courtesy Water Street Oyster Bar, 7500 Broadway, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a new dish that will be offered all summer long. Created by Water Street's food and beverage director, Michael Gambino, the dish features blackened tilapia with Crawfish Nueces Sauce, a cup of oyster chowder finished with spinach and bacon, a vegetable side […] [Read More]
Viola Barrios to be honored in Houston Monday
(Express-News File Photo) On Monday, Viola Barrios will be inducted into the Texas Restaurant Association's Hall of Honor. The ceremony will be in Houston, and her three children are expected to attend to receive the award in her memory. "Mrs. Barrios was a true inspiration," said Richie Jackson, TRA's executive vice president and CEO. "She […] [Read More]
Coco Chocolate Lounge opens
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Easy ways to search for malware in your PCBy Gina on March 7, 2011 | Security basics
Malware and various computer infections are very sneaky and difficult to find on your computer. That means it also makes situation complicated for removing those scams. What is more, cybercriminals don't want malware to be found easily, so they hide malicious files in a various directories of the system. However, there are few successful ways to search for these kinds of scams. Read more.
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Typically over half of the news in the U.S. is covered by sports, celebrities, and stuff that really doesn't deserve all that much attention. TV is infested with reality TV shows featuring these celebrities and the like, complaining incessantly about how their life is tough while living a lavish lifestyle. Real news is typically skipped over because many people love to stay in their bubble of good feelings. Then you have the people gawking at the screen learning everything possible about a famous person when most of them will never be able to meet said famous person. Gossip of what's popular floods conversations at schools, workplaces, and just about everywhere. Many people can't seem to survive without their phones and rudely interrupt conversations when they feel that buzz when they hear the buzz. These things are no where near as much of a problem as religion, but it certainly plays a factor in keeping people ignorant.
There are lots of nasty people who use their politics and religion to exploit other people. Many of these said people will claim that there freedom of speech is in jeopardy when they are faced with criticism. Another issue with this country is that many people believe that freedom of speech comes with a "lack of criticism" policy. At the end of the day, we all have opinions and we are beings that are swayed by emotion more than logic more than we even realize it. Although, it must be said that there is a difference between criticism and discrimination.
Morality in America is typically owed to Christianity, another one of the obsessions in the general public. Each to their own, but the problem is that many feel the need to place their beliefs on others. Many atheists among other non-believers just want to move the people hogging the streets so everyone can pass through more evenly. We are all open to criticism no matter our beliefs. I wouldn't be so much upset by the fact that someone thinks that LGBT people are evil, but it is because of that widespread hatred which tears down LGBT people on a personal level. Religion is especially dangerous in countries where secular values haven't been set in place. It is essential that there is middle road that most people can agree on to prevent any religion from having the moral advantage. Religious people shouldn't need their religion to say killing is wrong because there are many observable consequences that have nothing to do with mere "spirituality".
Talking about absolutes, do any absolutes exist or are they just concepts? To say something is absolute is to assume that a particular event will remain constant always. Always in itself is a word that is an absolute as well as never. What do you think about absolutes?
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The problem with religious ethics is that they are based on edicts from the deity. Thus, to commit murder isn't intrinsically wrong, it's wrong because the deity says so. And if the deity said the opposite, then THAT would be wrong.
It seems relativism isn't avoidable no matter where the ethical prescriptions come from! Instead of a man's opinion or a group's consensus it is the opinion of the deity which decides, and in the case of Christianity, apparently God has been known to revise his opinion.
One of the properties of absolutes is immutability.
The problem with religious ethics is that they are based on edicts from the deity. Thus, to commit murder isn't intrinsically wrong, it's wrong because the deity says so. And if the deity said the opposite, then THAT would be wrong.
It depends on the religion, I suppose. Mine would argue that some ethics are based on Natural Law and can be ascertained through reason.
The problem we might have from a sociological point of view is what percentage of the population is capable of that sort of abstract moral reasoning? Referring to divine positive law is considerably easier, and quite possibly more effective when we are talking about lots of people or creating a common culture. Religion is useful as a theory.
You do raise an important point above, however. Absent Natural Law or divine positive law, what basis do we have for imposing our version of ethics on anyone else?
What the hell is Natural Law other than the laws of physics, which have nothing to say about ethics or morality?
We have no basis for imposing our interpretation of morals or ethics on anyone else, we simply do so when we have the power and intent. We take away their power and impose our own. This is in parallel to Proudhon's declaration about property: "Property is theft." We might say "Ethics is dictatorship."
This is the way it is. We might as well call a spade a spade, as they say.
Has there ever been a proof that every single photon always conforms to the cosmic speed limit, or is that assumed?
Speaking as a physicist, it is assumed. Along with a lot of other things.
Besides, @Gregg must be referring to the speed of light in a vacuum. The speed of light definitely changes in different materials. Since there's really no such thing as an absolute vacuum, it's more proper to say that c provides an upper limit on the speed of the photon.
The speed of the photon doesn't change (it has no mass) it only appears to change to the observer because of the reflectivity of the medium (the photon just takes a longer route).
Which scientist proved that and where/when was the proof performed? If that's the way it's always been, that's evidence not proof.
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Where did you go???
I'm probably wrong.
Photons may indeed slow down and reflectivity is the wrong word, I should have typed refractive.
But back to absolutes, there seems to be no argument as to the absoluteness of the speed of a photon in a vacuum.
Which would confirm that there are absolutes.
I may be misinterpreting you. Are you saying that because there seems to be no argument as to the absoluteness of the speed of a photon in a vacuum that that somehow proves that there are absolutes?
One problem here is that the word "argument" has two not totally compatible meanings. One can be a "a spirited discussion or dispute" and the other can be "the case or evidence on behalf of an assertion." Which meaning of the term are you using here?
Ethics requires absolutes if ethical statements are to be true/false and not just someone's notion or opinion about conduct.
But as you admit, the speed of photons is variable in some circumstances.
Sorry for the confusion. I was responding to Uncle Bob, he had posted up a comment disagreeing with me and as I was researching what he had said he deleted his comment.
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Sorry, that's not the way it works.
The velocity of light definitely does change substantially in different media. So does the wavelength (while the frequency necessarily stays the same). The fact that the photon has zero rest mass is irrelevant. The characteristic of substances associated with a change in the speed of light is termed the index of refraction, not reflectivity. The route of individual photons is indeterminate, and photon location can only be described by a probability density function resulting from the respective wave equations (which themselves are not readily calculable). The route is not, however, "longer", as light in any continuous transparent medium travels in a straight line. The speed of light is independent of the reference frame of the observer.
I'm not sure why he deleted it.
But since we were talking about absolutes, I will stick with the speed of a photon in a vacuum.


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Oxford Preparatory Student Achievements
Oxford Preparatory High School recently announced the recipients of its Directors Award and its Honors Award for the second 9 weeks of the 2013-14 school year. To achieve the Directors Award, a student must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or greater. To achieve the Honors Award, a student must achieve a GPA between a 3.0-3.49.
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William Abbott, Jonathon Cole, Morgan Daniels, Noah Greenway, Jackson Grissom, Dashawn Harper, Karmaric Harrison, Ellie Hedgepeth, Madison Logan, Aaron Lombard, Demari Oliver, Madison Owens, Zoe Peace, Dawson Peoples, Rachel Sanya, Molly Stock, Hunter Strickland, Mackenzie Terry, Katie Testerman and Asa Thomas
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Georgia freshman Tina Iosefa has been named the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week for March 11-17, it was announced today by the league office. It is the first honor for Iosefa and the second for a Georgia player this season.
Iosefa finished the week with a .462 average after going 6-for-13, while slugging 1.231 to help Georgia to four wins, including a win over rival Georgia Tech and its first sweep of Auburn in Alabama since 2009. She also drew three walks, scored four times and led the team with seven RBI. Her home run in the top of the fifth in the series finale at Auburn secured the sweep of the Tigers and gave the Bulldogs its first lead of the game since the first inning.
The Lynwood, Calif., native continued to show her knack for the big hit, belting three home runs in four games, including two, two-run homers. In all, four of her six hits last week went for extra bases. For the season, Iosefa owns nine home runs, tied for most-ever by a Georgia freshman, with all but one coming with at least one runner aboard.
Iosefa has been an integral part in Georgia's lineup during its current 11-game win streak. During that time, she is hitting at a .424 clip with 14 hits, including two doubles and nine home runs, eight of which have come in the last 11 games.
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Aug. 5
Totally Clean
August 5, 2012
Read: 1 John 1:1-10
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9
A friend was updating me on his past yeara year in which he had been receiving ongoing medical treatment for cancer. The smile on his face was a powerful testimony to the good news he had just received. He said that at his one-year checkup the doctor announced that the test results all pointed to one thing: You are totally clean! What a difference two words can make! To my friend, totally clean meant every trace of the disease that had threatened his life only months before had been wiped from his body. We rejoiced to hear that he was totally clean!
King David, after his moral failure with Bathsheba, longed for a similar thing to happen in his heart. Hoping for the stains of his sin to be washed away, he cried out, Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me (Ps. 51:10). The good news for him and for us is that our sins can be taken care of. When we need cleansing, Johns familiar words bring hope: If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
We cant cleanse our own hearts; only God can do that. If we confess our sins to Him, He promises to make us totally clean!
Search me, O God, and know my heart today
Try me, O Savior, know my thoughts, I pray.
See if there be some wicked way in me;
Cleanse me from every sin and set me free. Orr
Confession to God always brings cleansing from God.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men"
-Colossians 3:23
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August 6, 2012
Read: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
We shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words. 1 Thessalonians. 4:17-18
I love the words always and never. They hold so much hope! I would like to think that I could always be happy and that life would never fail me. But reality says that I wont always be happy and that the things I hope would never happen just might. So, as good as these words sound, they struggle to live up to their potentialunless you are thinking about the promise of Jesus presence.
To a group of troubled disciples who feared facing life on their own Jesus said, I am with you always (Matt. 28:20). The writer to the Hebrews reminds us that Jesus said, I will never leave you nor forsake you. So we may boldly say: The Lord is my helper; I will not fear (Heb. 13:5-6). And the apostle Paul assures believers that after death, We shall always be with the Lord (1 Thess. 4:17). How encouraging!
No matter how scary our journey may feel today or how hopeless our future may look, the assurance of His never-failing presence can provide us with the courage and comfort to make it through. And best of all, when this short life is over, we will always be with Him. No wonder Paul encourages us to comfort one another with these words (v.18).
Jesus said Hes always with us,
He will never leave our side;
Someday well be in His presence
Where forever well abide. Sper
Confidence in Gods presence is our comfort.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men"
-Colossians 3:23
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Aug. 7
Heavenly Exclamation!
August 7, 2012
Read: 1 Kings 8:22-30
The heavens declare the glory of God. Psalm 19:1
In August 2011, NASA released a composite image from the Hubble telescope that left people smiling. The image is of two galaxies beginning to collide. The collision looks like a heavenly exclamation point (!). The latest statistic Ive read says there are about 100 billion observable galaxies in the universe. Each galaxy has hundreds of billions of stars, and more galaxies are being discovered.
When I saw the exclamation-point image on CNN, I was reminded of our awesome Creator. The heavens exclaim His glory (Ps. 19:1), but He is even greater than the heavens He has made. After Solomon built a temple for the Lords presence to dwell in, he prayed: But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain You. How much less this temple which I have built! (1 Kings 8:27). He knew that if the heavens couldnt contain Gods presence, the temple he had made surely couldnt contain Him.
The Lord is so much greater than our finite minds can grasp. Yet He has made it possible for us to know Him through His Son Jesus whom He sent to live on this earth, to die for us, and to be raised. When we believe in Him, our lives join the heavens in proclaiming His glory!
Sing praise to God who reigns above,
The God of all creation,
The God of power, the God of love,
The God of our salvation. Schutz
In creation we see Gods hand, and in redemption we see His heart.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men"
-Colossians 3:23
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Winners And Losers
August 8, 2012
Read: 1 Peter 3:8-12
In lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Philippians 2:3
As the NFL playoff game ended and the Green Bay Packers celebrated their victory over the Chicago Bears, my daughter Lisa noticed that her little girl, 4-year-old Eliana, was crying. That seemed odd, since neither of Elianas parents particularly cared who won the game.
When Lisa asked Eliana why she was crying, she said, I feel sorry for the Bears. They look so sad.
Can we learn something from a preschooler about compassion? In a world where winning is so important and losers get rejected, forgotten, and maligned, we need this reminder: People need compassion. When we see others struggling with a loss are we willing to shed tears with them, put our arms around them, and offer to help?
A number of Scripture passages challenge us to treat others with compassion. Philippians 2:1-3 tells us to think of others above ourselves, looking out for their interestsnot just ours. First Peter 3:8-12 reminds us that compassion means treating others as brothers, and Colossians 3:12-15 says that mercy, kindness, and humility are marks of those God has redeemed.
Look around you. See anyone going through a difficult loss? Go beyond feeling bad for them. Reach out with compassion and Gods love.
Lord, grant me a heart of compassion
So burdened for others needs,
That I will show them Your mercy
In attitudes, words, and deeds. Fitzhugh
One measure of our likeness to Christ is our sensitivity to the suffering of others.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men"
-Colossians 3:23
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Comfort In Captivity
August 9, 2012
Read: Isaiah 39:540:5
Comfort, yes, comfort My people! Isaiah 40:1
On February 10, 1675, 50 colonial families in Lancaster, Massachusetts, feared possible Native American raids. Joseph Rowlandson, the Puritan minister of the village, was in Boston pleading with the government for protection, while Mary, his wife, stayed behind with their children. At sunrise, the settlers were attacked. After some of the settlers were killed, Mary and other survivors were taken captive.
Mary experienced both kindness and cruelty from her captors. The Native Americans, aware of the religious nature of the settlers, gave her a Bible they had confiscated. Later she would write in her memoirs about Gods goodness in bringing to my hand so many comfortable and suitable Scriptures in my distress. Gods Word was her great comfort until she was ransomed by the colonists on May 2.
As the nation of Judah waited to be taken into captivity by a foreign power (Isa. 39:5-7), the despair of its people must have been great. But even in that dreadful anticipation, Gods words brought comfort: The word of the Lord which you have spoken is good! (v.8).
Have you been taken captive by circumstances beyond your control? If so, read and meditate on the Word. And experience Gods comfort.
Upon Thy Word I rest, so strong, so sure;
So full of comfort blest, so sweet, so pure,
Thy Word that changest not, that faileth never!
My King, I rest upon Thy Word forever. Havergal
Gods Word is the true source of comfort.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men"
-Colossians 3:23
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Seek And Save
August 10, 2012
Read: Luke 19:1-10
The Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost. Luke 19:10
Lachlan Macquarie, governor of New South Wales from 18101821, had a way of making everyone feel included in the new colony. When the exclusives (free settlers, civil servants, and military officers) shunned the society of the emancipists (transported convicts given conditional or absolute pardon), Governor Macquarie insisted that they be treated as social equals. Jesus showed interest in Zacchaeus, a shunned tax collector in Jericho, and included him in the recipients of His salvation plan (Luke 19:1-10). A marginalized and hated man because of his profession, Zacchaeus was desperate to see Jesus and climbed a tree to get a glimpse of Him. When Jesus passed by, He saw Zacchaeus desire and told him to come down because he had a divine appointment at his house. Some complained that Jesus was spending time with a sinner. His loving attention changed Zacchaeus life. He repented and offered restitution for those he had defrauded. Salvation had come to his house. Jesus mission was simple: Diligently search for lost people, whatever their social standing, and offer them Gods salvation plan. As followers of Christ, we too have that as our mission.
Lord, help us show compassion To a world thats lost in sin, So when we share the gospel, Hungry souls for Christ well win. Sper
Christs mission is our mission.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men"
-Colossians 3:23
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Eyes To See
August 11, 2012
Read: Joshua 3:1-11
I spread out my hands to You; my soul longs for You like a thirsty land. Psalm 143:6
My first glimpse of the Promised Land from the hills of Moab was disappointing. Did this look a lot different when the Israelites got here? I asked our guide as we looked toward Jericho. I was expecting a dramatic contrast from the east side of the Jordan. No, she answered. It has looked the same for thousands of years.
I rephrased the question. What did the Israelites see when they got here? The biggest oasis on the face of the whole earth, she replied.
Then I understood. I had ridden across the barren desert in the luxury of an air-conditioned bus stocked with cold bottled water. To me, an oasis was nothing spectacular. The Israelites had spent years wandering in a hot, dry desert. To them, the sprawling patch of pale green in the hazy distance meant refreshing, life-sustaining water. They were parched; I was refreshed. They were exhausted; I was rested. They had spent 40 years getting there; I had spent 4 hours.
Like an oasis, Gods goodness is found in dry and difficult places. How often, I wonder, do we fail to see His goodness because our spiritual senses have been dulled by comfort. Sometimes Gods gifts are seen more clearly when we are tired and thirsty. May we always thirst for Him (Ps. 143:6).
Dear Lord, may our desire for You be like that of
a deer panting for cold, refreshing water. Please
dont allow comfort or worldly success to keep us
from seeing You in every detail of our lives.
Jesus is the only fountain who can satisfy the thirsty soul.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men"
-Colossians 3:23
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Doubts And Faith
August 12, 2012
Read: John 20:24-31
My Lord and my God! John 20:28
Can a believer in Jesus who has occasional doubts about matters of faith ever be effective in serving the Lord? Some people think that mature and growing Christians never question their beliefs. But just as we have experiences that can build our faith, we can also have experiences that cause us to temporarily doubt.
The disciple Thomas had initial doubts about reports of Jesus resurrection. He said, Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, . . . I will not believe (John 20:25). Christ did not rebuke Thomas but showed him the evidence he asked for. Amazed at seeing the risen Savior, Thomas exclaimed: My Lord and my God! (20:28). After this incident, the New Testament is silent about what happened to Thomas.
A number of early church traditions, however, claim that Thomas went to India as a missionary. It is said that while there he preached the gospel, worked miracles, and planted churches. Some of these churches in India still have active congregations that trace their founding back to Thomas.
A time of doubt doesnt have to become a life pattern. Allow God to lead you into a deeper understanding of His reality. Renew your faith. You can still accomplish great things for Him.
When faith grows weak and doubts arise,
Recall Gods love and tender care;
Remind yourself of all Hes done
And of those times He answered prayer. D. De Haan
Learn to doubt your doubts and believe your beliefs.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men"
-Colossians 3:23
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Tear Down That Wall!
August 13, 2012
Read: Ephesians 2:14-18
Having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith. Romans 5:1-2
The Wall. For people living in East Germany over 50 years ago, those two words were the only ones necessary to describe the barrier erected on August 13, 1961. That date marked the beginning of the construction of a concrete barrier that separated East and West Germany. Eventually, the wall became nearly impenetrablesecured with barbed wire and armed men. But in 1989 the wall was torn down, removing the barrier between the countries.
Another wall needs to be removed as wellthe wall between humanity and God. That barrier was built in the Garden of Eden when a man and a woman committed the first act of rebellion against God (Gen. 3). And we all have continued that rebellion ever since! Can you visualize that impenetrable wall? Isaiah 59:2 says: Your sins . . . have cut you off from God (nlt).
Jesus death and resurrection, however, has made reconciliation with God possible (2 Cor. 5:17-21). All those who accept Christs sacrifice for sin will have the barrier of sin torn down and be reconciled to God. Christs death has also demolished other restrictive wallsbetween the Jews and Gentiles, slave and free, male and female (Gal. 3:28).
Dont let your own wall of indecision prevent you from accepting Gods gift of salvation.
The veil is rent; in Him alone
The living way to heaven is seen;
The middle wall is broken down
And all mankind may enter in. Wesley
The Bible is a record of mans complete ruin in sin and Gods complete remedy in Christ. Barnhouse
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men"
-Colossians 3:23
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Aug. 14
It Will Be Worth It All
August 14, 2012
Read: Hebrews 11:8-16
But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. Hebrews 11:16
We wondered why a friend of ours kept traveling to Hobart, Tasmania. Recently she invited us to join her there. From the airport we drove over a bridge and through the city and suburbs. Nothing outstandingbut we kept on traveling. After a few difficult hairpin turns that took us slowly and sharply uphill, we saw the outline of the coast below. Still quite ordinary looking.
But as we drove up the steep driveway and arrived at our destination, the spectacular panorama of the city became clear. Even the bridge we had driven over that seemed so drab looked beautiful! Now we knew why she so often traveled there.
The lives of the pioneers of faith in Hebrews 11 had their share of hairpin turns and humdrum situations. But they pressed on and did not turn back. Their destination? Heaven, the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God (v.10).
Esther Kerr Rusthoi wrote about our journey to heaven in her hymn When We See Christ:
It will be worth it all, when we see Jesus;
Lifes trials will seem so small when we see Christ;
One glimpse of His dear face, all sorrow will erase;
So bravely run the race, till we see Christ!
Today, whether life is ordinary or difficult, keep pressing on. At the end of the journey, you will see the amazing place God has prepared for us. And it will be well worth it!
The joys of heaven will more than compensate for the difficulties of earth.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men"
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The Top 20 Traits Women Want in a Man
By: Lisa Jones
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Top 5 Physical Attributes
1. Sense of Style
The way you dress reflects on the woman you're with, and she knows it. The man who knows how to match a patterned shirt and tie will notice when she's dressed well, too. (And maybe he'll pay for the Blahniks.) Keep your tailor and your dry cleaner busy, and spring for posh, touchable fabrics like cashmere, suede, pima cotton, and brushed corduroy.
2. Handsome Face
The science of attraction, which has been studied ad infinitum, says it's all about symmetry. Imagine you have a dotted red line (Nip/Tuck style) vertically through the center of your face, down your nose. Are your features similar in form and arrangement on both sides of the line? Do your eyes and ears match up? The closer one side mirrors the other, the more attractive you are. Women in cross-cultural studies have also ranked men with broad chins, high cheekbones, and large eyes as the most attractive. Best way to improve your looks: Smile more, and make certain your sideburns are even.
3. Height
Tall, dark, and handsome isn't the be-all and end-all. Women say they like feeling smaller than their men, but height doesn't necessarily mean might. They will feel comfortable as long as they aren't towering over you.
4. Muscular Build
Spend more time with the bathroom mirror and less time with the gym mirror. Nearly three times as many women value a clean-shaven face over the clean and jerk. Muscles help ward off rivals and assure a woman that you won't drop her during a dip, but your overall appearance is more important than the size of your biceps.
5. Fitness
Women recognize a good body as indicative of a man of discipline and self-control. It tells a woman you can keep up with her, in bed and out.
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