Current Justices of the Supreme Court

Facts/Questions:

1. John G. Roberts Jr., Chief Justice, was Special Assistant to the Attorney General, U.S.  Department of Justice from 1981-1982, Associate Counsel to President Reagan, White House Counsel's Office from 1982-1986 and Principal Deputy Solicitor General, U.S. Department of Justice from 199-1993.
2. Antonin Scalia was appointed Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in 1982.
3. Anthony M. Kennedy was nominated as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and took seat on February 18, 1988.
4. Clarence Thomas served as Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, and as Chairman of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission from 1982-1990.
5. President Obama appointed both Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan.
6. On average, what age do Justices normally decide to retire?
7. What do Justices do on a daily basis if they are not dealing with a court case?
8. Are candidates for justices suggested by the President's cabinet or the legislature if the president doesn't have someone in mind?
9. What qualities does the President look for while thinking about who to appoint as a new Supreme Court Justice?
10. How long does the process of appointing and confirming a new Justice take?