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I like watching the Looney Tunes, MASH, and Star Trek. My favorite movies include the Star Wars movies, Crouching Tiger-Hidden Dragon, Dead Poets Society, and the Lord of the Rings movies. I like cooking and experiencing different cuisine and tastes. I am an avid audiophile/stereophile and enjoy experiencing good stereo and home theatre systems. Currently, my system is based on speakers from Definitive Technology BP series and Infinity Primus series with electronics from Denon and Sony. Click here for more about my music and movie favorites.

I graduated from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa with a bachelors in 2003. My degree is in political science and minor in computer science. As well, I have obtained my MBA from the Univeristy of Phoenix in West Des Moines in 2007.

Working with computers, building web sites and building Java-based applications are what I do for a living. I compose and mix music using MIDI and mixing software. I have a small web-development studio. At this time, I develop Java-based applications and I am a web designer/developer for commercial and personal web application systems.

Additonally, I am pursuing doctorial study of public policy administration at Walden University with research interests of energy industry, consumption, nonprofit management, corporate social responsibility, American public policy.

Community service has been a strong part of my activities.  My work includes working with local and state governments and community organizations.  I train and teach with Phelps Taekwondo / Progression Team.
I am involved now with the Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus and as well, The First Friday Breakfast Club of Des Moines
My community activities have included working with the City of Coralville, Iowa City Public Library, Human Rights Campaign, Iowa Center for AIDS Resources and Education (ICARE), United Action for Youth (UAY), City Circle Acting Company of Coralville, Cedar Rapids GLRC , and chaired the Iowa City Pride Festival committee.  I do legislative lobbying at the Iowa State Capitol and have worked on the Dean for America campaign in 2004.  A work in progress is a discourse that discusses the paradox within American politics, mindsets and policies. Currently, I am involved with a progressive politics in the Des Moines area and Democracy for America
I work out at 7 Flags Fitness Center in Des Moines.

Kudos goes to Steve Carlson for the awesome job with photography!!

My Chinese zodiac sign is the dragon, and my horoscope sign is Gemini.


You Are Animal
A complete lunatic, you're operating on 100% animal instincts.
You thrive on uncontrolled energy, and you're downright scary.
But you sure can beat a good drum.
"Kill! Kill!" The Muppet Personality Test

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Good people, the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Jim Cramer, Warren Buffet, Stewie Griffin or a winning lottery ticket

My Blog

The Transition from a Superpower to Cooperative Power (draft)

The Transition from a Superpower to Cooperative Power (draft)Tony E. Hansen18 April 2009The United States is transitioning from a so-called solo superpower to a global partnership with other powers.  ...
Posted by on Sat, 18 Apr 2009 15:23:00 GMT

Reaction to Ruling on April 3, 2009 by the Iowa Supreme Court

I hope you will find the latest commentary / observations well.  This is linked at my web and available via the RSS subscriptionhttp://www.iowapolicyresearch.org/research/PDF/R eactiontoApril3rdRuling....
Posted by on Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:19:00 GMT

RSS Feed

more blog-papers will be posted to http://www.iowapolicyresearch.orgThere is a RSS Feed available for updates made to the site.  Feel free to review and subscribe to the RSS Feed
Posted by on Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:49:00 GMT

Obama's Inaugural Address

Enjoy!
Posted by on Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:45:00 GMT

Concessions of Love: A Commentary about Equality

..:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Concessions of Love : A Commentary about Marriage Tony E. Hansen 26 November 2008   For years, the GLBT community ha...
Posted by on Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:23:00 GMT

Olbermann’s Special Comment about Prop 8 and Commentary from CNN.com

Olbermann Special Comment about marriage http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3036677/27652443   CNN commentary about Prop 8 http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/06/espuelas.prop.eight/i ndex.h...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:09:00 GMT

John Cleese Remarks and a Reminder

John Cleese gives his thoughts Plus Colin Powell has endorsed Barack Obama for President on Meet the Press.http://news. yahoo. com/s/ap/20081019/ap_on_el_pr/powell Reminder : Early voting h...
Posted by on Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:23:00 GMT

Letter to the Editor - Wall St Bailout

My letter to the editor was printed in Sunday's Des Moines Register. (somewhat edited) but it is there."Corporations taking priority, not people"http://www. desmoinesregister. com/apps/pbcs. dll/artic...
Posted by on Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:47:00 GMT

How We Got into This Mess

I have commented on Glen Beck's latest CNN.com commentary (or rather a blogger's response to that commentary.) entitled "How We Got into This Mess" and thought I would share my thoughts with you. ...
Posted by on Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:10:00 GMT

Iowa Power Fund: A Critical Analysis

I have completed and posted an analysis of the Iowa Power Fund.  Thought I would share with you my findings. http://www.iowapolicyresearch.org and download the PDF file.  Feel free to ...
Posted by on Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:46:00 GMT