Lucy has a new boyfriend on the street. He is a Weimaraner named Brew, and she loves him. Who can blame her? The breed is very handsome when not crazy. Here is Grayson showing off his moves hoping to impress Lucy when they meet:
However, I am not sure she is playing it cool with Brew. This is her reaction him going by on the street for a walk...
Luckily, Benson is there to calm her down like only a brother can...
(He must be using telepathy)
How does Benson learn to exude such calm?
He meditates for hours every day...
(note the 1 ear movement as a car drives by)
How does he learn such focus?
(Notice the Gremlin like ear position and the crazy eyes)
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Dewey Readmore Books
I was starting to think about how my hobbies have changed over time.
Now, I read a lot more and almost never play any video games. I probably stopped around Play Station 2 and Guitar Hero (aside from beating Tom in Wii Tennis over the Holidays).
Karen's parents got me a Barnes and Noble gift certificate for my birthday.
I do enjoy reading, but I spend a lot of time in the car so I like books on CD too. I did see a tempting book on 1,000 games to play before you die. I used the gift certificate to buy a book on CD Dewey Readmore Books
Dewey Readmore Books (aka Dewey) (November 1987-November 29, 2006) was the library cat at the Spencer Public Library in Spencer, Iowa, United States. Due to his lovable, comforting personality, Dewey became famous across the world, and his story, which was first published in 2008, has become a best-selling book.
When I got home, Benson got jealous and tried to help out with my books.
Now, I read a lot more and almost never play any video games. I probably stopped around Play Station 2 and Guitar Hero (aside from beating Tom in Wii Tennis over the Holidays).
Karen's parents got me a Barnes and Noble gift certificate for my birthday.
I do enjoy reading, but I spend a lot of time in the car so I like books on CD too. I did see a tempting book on 1,000 games to play before you die. I used the gift certificate to buy a book on CD Dewey Readmore Books
Dewey Readmore Books (aka Dewey) (November 1987-November 29, 2006) was the library cat at the Spencer Public Library in Spencer, Iowa, United States. Due to his lovable, comforting personality, Dewey became famous across the world, and his story, which was first published in 2008, has become a best-selling book.
When I got home, Benson got jealous and tried to help out with my books.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
High Paying Jobs
Congress gets paid pretty well, I wish more normal Americans could get these jobs.
Rank-and-File Members:
The current salary (2010) for rank-and-file members of the House and Senate is $174,000 per year.
Senate Leadership
Majority Party Leader - $193,400
Minority Party Leader - $193,400
House Leadership
Speaker of the House - $223,500
Benefits
Members of Congress are not eligible for a pension until they reach the age of 50, but only if they've completed 20 years of service. Members are eligible at any age after completing 25 years of service or after they reach the age of 62. Please also note that Members of Congress have to serve at least 5 years to even receive a pension.
The amount of a congressperson's pension depends on the years of service and the average of the highest 3 years of his or her salary. By law, the starting amount of a Member's retirement annuity may not exceed 80% of his or her final salary.
According to the Congressional Research Service, 413 retired Members of Congress were receiving federal pensions based fully or in part on their congressional service as of Oct. 1, 2006. Of this number, 290 had retired under CSRS and were receiving an average annual pension of $60,972. A total of 123 Members had retired with service under both CSRS and FERS or with service under FERS only. Their average annual pension was $35,952 in 2006.
During the Constitutional Convention, Benjamin Franklin considered proposing that elected government officials not be paid for their service. Other Founding Fathers, however, decided otherwise.
From 1789 to 1855, members of Congress received only a per diem (daily payment) of $6.00 while in session, except for a period from December 1815 to March 1817, when they received $1,500 a year. Members began receiving an annual salary in 1855, when they were paid $3,000 per year.
Rank-and-File Members:
The current salary (2010) for rank-and-file members of the House and Senate is $174,000 per year.
Senate Leadership
Majority Party Leader - $193,400
Minority Party Leader - $193,400
House Leadership
Speaker of the House - $223,500
Benefits
Members of Congress are not eligible for a pension until they reach the age of 50, but only if they've completed 20 years of service. Members are eligible at any age after completing 25 years of service or after they reach the age of 62. Please also note that Members of Congress have to serve at least 5 years to even receive a pension.
The amount of a congressperson's pension depends on the years of service and the average of the highest 3 years of his or her salary. By law, the starting amount of a Member's retirement annuity may not exceed 80% of his or her final salary.
According to the Congressional Research Service, 413 retired Members of Congress were receiving federal pensions based fully or in part on their congressional service as of Oct. 1, 2006. Of this number, 290 had retired under CSRS and were receiving an average annual pension of $60,972. A total of 123 Members had retired with service under both CSRS and FERS or with service under FERS only. Their average annual pension was $35,952 in 2006.
During the Constitutional Convention, Benjamin Franklin considered proposing that elected government officials not be paid for their service. Other Founding Fathers, however, decided otherwise.
From 1789 to 1855, members of Congress received only a per diem (daily payment) of $6.00 while in session, except for a period from December 1815 to March 1817, when they received $1,500 a year. Members began receiving an annual salary in 1855, when they were paid $3,000 per year.
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