Abstract
This paper discusses the integration of political analyses concerning Australia's behavior and actions as an 'international citizen' operating within the framework of 'achieving the common good', as a member of international bodies and organizations spearheaded by developed nations all over the world. The paper draws on analyses made by Peter Mares, Peter Singer and Tom Gregg, Patrick Kilby, and Matt McDonald and posits that Australia, in general, has not been a 'good' international citizen. This assumption is made based on Australia's policies and actions towards important issues, particularly on laws and policies regarding refugee seekers, aid programs on poverty, and global climate change. More specifically, the paper also discusses how Australia has not been a good citizen towards improving policies on refugee seekers and addressing concerns about the climate change and how, it has not been fully responsive to the needs of poor, developing countries through its aid programs.

Outline:
Mares and Singer: Australia 'Working its Way Around' the 1951 Convention on the Status of Refugees
Kilby on AusAID: Australia's Aid Program not Responsive to Needs of Poor, Developing Countries
McDonald on Australia's Concept of Retributive and Distributive Justice in the Context of Global Climate Change
Conclusion

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"These issues prompted other destination countries in Europe and North America to start rethinking about the way they accept asylum seekers entering their borders. Mares cited an example wherein both Australia and the United States developed a system in dealing with asylum seekers, with the objective of preventing them from "achieving their 'desired migration outcome'" (234). That is, inasmuch as destination countries would like to help asylum seekers, there is also the possibility that asylum seeking has become a "means" through which an individual from a war-stricken (oftentimes also a poor, developing country) would enter a developed nation via this easier route, legal or otherwise. And because the Convention only offers protection to asylum seekers and does not provide much protection or assurance to the destination countries, systems similar to the ones developed by Australia and the US were developed to address the countries' need for migration security and border protection. "

Tags:refugee, seekers, asylum, poor, environment

Abstract
This essay examines Chapter V of Locke's Second Treatise Concerning Civil Government in order to explore the development of his argument on private property. In this context, I will establish Locke's argument on private property and, from this, show how Locke's position can have potentially imperialistic consequences on the relationship between the individual and the commonwealth.

Abstract
The paper analyzes and compares the consequences of failing to satisfy the duty of disclosure, candor and good faith at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, in particular as it applies in relation to the filing of information disclosure statements, to the consequence for failing to notify search results to IP Australia.

Outline:
Australian Patents Act (1990) - Sections 45(3), 101D and 102(2C)
Comparison

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"In order to establish a case of fraud, it must be shown that there existed an element of wilful, wrongful conduct, or wrongful intent before the Patent & Trademark Office, and that the wrongful conduct or intent attempted to impair, or actually impaired, the Patent & Trademark Office's ability to perform its statutory function . On the other hand, the lesser charge of inequitable conduct is established by showing that the information withheld was material, and that the misrepresentation was intentional ."

Tags:patentability, inequitable, conduct, common-law, fraud, judicial, doctrine

Abstract
This paper follows the course of a legendary myth: "The Feud Between Horus and Seth". The writer examines this myth and finds the parallels to Christianity. It points out that even those who do not practice as Christians are well aware of the Bible's teaching of Lucifer, commonly known as the Devil, and God, a perfect example of good versus evil. The paper begins by reliving the myth of Horus and Seth, followed by the Biblical tale of the fall of Lucifer and the casting to Hell. It then looks at the aspects of these stories and explores commonalities that have transcended time and place to depict this constant struggle for one's very soul.

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"There is no rebuke that religion has played at the forefront of the Earth's Religions over time. These Religions or belief systems have ranged in iconology and practice but common threads are clear and concise. Most notably is the idea of "Dualism". Merriam Webster defines Dualism as a "doctrine that the universe is under the dominion of two opposing principles one of which is good and the other evil." With this definition we can further elaborate of the meaning of the concept as an intricate balance, here of good vs. evil. This theme may be as widespread as civilizations needed to classify their residents and at the same time teach them the difference between good and evil. Egyptians used Mythology to educate their society on behavior and religion. Myths are based on rivalry or struggle of the Myths characters."

Tags:egyptian, evil, good, myths, versus

Abstract
This paper offers an overview and analysis of common property resource. The paper explains that this is a term that describes a unique type of economic good; this particular type of economic good can be a naturally occurring type of good or be a man-made type of good. Furthermore, the paper notes, a common property resource as an economic good is extremely large or possesses another characteristic or property that prevents it from easily being made to prevent external parties from making use of it or from benefiting from it in some fashion.

Tags:law, real, estate, family

Abstract
This essay is about how good and bad kids come to be just that, good or bad. Studies have shown that there are certain things that kids who can be classified as good all seem to have in common; unfortunately, there are also common denominators for kids considered to be bad. This report attempts to show how and why this type of research is so important and to present a solution for the types of problems that produce bad kids, suggesting that the solution can be found in developmental assets.

Introduction
Assets
Search Institute

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"There have been many studies conducted throughout history to try to find the key or the catalyst that change all kids into either good or bad kids. "We concentrate on alcohol and other drug abuse prevention, largely because of the funding that schools receive from the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities program and because of public opinion polls that consistently rank drug abuse near the top of local school problems." (Rose, Gallup, and Elam 1997) Until very recently, the consensus was that this phenomenon was a completely random issue or a completely natural process contained in some brain cell or DNA strand. But, it has been discovered that there may be specific reasons why some kids get involved in dangerous activities and others become contributing members of society. "

Tags:youth, families, students, communities, support, empowerment, boundaries, expectations

Abstract
The paper defines public goods as things which can be used by the masses without diminishing in value, such as street signs, traffic lights, or clean air. The paper explains that with common resources, there is not enough to serve everyone equally. They face problems of congestion or overuse. Common resources include forests, fishing grounds and pastures. The paper discusses why they are frequently overused, why private firms are reluctant or unable to supply them and why they are often unavailable in sufficient quantities in free markets. Finally, the paper examines the failures associated with public goods and common resources. The paper discusses how law enforcement is a common resource that can be overused and the paper presents a solution to remedy this.

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"Because both public goods and common resources are non-excludible, they are frequently overused. Since it is difficult to restrict use, the user normally does not have to pay for the use of the good or resource and therefore will have no motivation to limit his or her consumption; if a private firm were to try to charge for use of a public good or common resource, because they are non-excludible no one would be willing to pay for them but instead would want someone else to pay while they get to use the resource for free. This is known as the free-rider problem."

Tags:markets, free, private, value

Abstract
This paper examines how a characteristic common to both novels and films is the spectacularly gripping battle that takes place between good and evil. It looks at how the protagonists of both stories struggle with a powerful, superhuman embodiment of evil - Voldemort in "Harry Potter", and Sauron in "The Lord of the Rings". It also looks at how juxtaposed against these hateful figures are characters possessing magical or mystical powers who command the fight for virtue and justice - exemplified in Dumbledore and Gandalf. Betwixt these two polar opposites are Harry and Frodo -the symbolic heroes, who, even though they fight determinedly against evil, still discover that they are connected to or tempted by the evil figure they are opposing.

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"The stifling, materialistic world of the Dursley's, Harry's foster parents in Privet Drive, Little Whinging, and the pettiness and relative inconsequence of life for the Hobbits in the Shire both represent the ordinary world of the middle class. One of the contemporary dissatisfactions to which both stories respond is the general boredom with modern bourgeois existence. The escapism these stories provide is a remedy for the routine that is the curse of secure, stagnant middle-class life. In particular, Harry's repulsion towards the Dursley's provides an exceptionally adverse view of modern bourgeois life. It is this essentially cramped existence that Harry is keenest to escape, made manifest in the tiny dimensions of his cupboard under the stairs turned bedroom. "

Tags:hobbit, medievalism, witch, wizard, dumbledore, gandalf, voldemort

Abstract
This paper examines the story "A Good Man is Hard to Find" by Flannery O'Connor, which is set in the South and contains some of the typical Southern attitudes that were prevalent in the area. It demonstrates how these attitudes were deeply rooted through the comments made by the character Grandmother. It looks at how the reality of the character of the Misfit demonstrates the stereotypes about social class and upbringing by contrasting the reality of the character with Grandmother's stereotypes. It shows how the misfit is a significant character in illustrating the prevalence of common misconception in the Southern United States.

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"The southern stereotypes are recited again and again by Grandmother. Grandmother judges the man by his looks and the clothes he wears, she totally ignores the explanation by the Misfit about stealing them. For Grandmother, it is all about how he looks on the outside now.
"Listen," the grandmother almost screamed, "I know you're a good man. You don't look a bit like you have com- mon blood. I know you must come from nice people" {O'Connor, p. 147). She repeats it again on the same page, "Yes, it's a beautiful day," said the grandmother. "Listen," she said, "you shouldn't call yourself The Misfit because I know you're a good man at heart. I can just look at you and tell " {O'Connor, p. 147)"

Tags:south, stereotypes, grandmother

Abstract
This paper explains what the common American defines as 'the good life'. It shows that this is a subjective judgment defined by an individual, but most people consider this to be based on material objects. This paper compares these attitudes to Plato's philosophies. It shows that this worship of power and luxury is in direct opposition to Plato's theories concerning the development of a just society. Plato believed that a society should be broken into three specific castes, the citizens, the rulers, and the military.

From the Paper
"The citizens, at the very bottom of Plato's society, would have the most luxury. Citizens simply do not have the responsibilities of the rulers or of the military. They are not required to keep order and they are not required to rule.

The military would be provided with some limited luxuries. Military personnel are charged with the duty to keep order. Luxury often breeds temptation, and the military should not be in a position to be tempted.
The highest class, that of the rulers, would be provided with no luxuries. Their duty is to the people and the people alone. They must be selfless and willing to give up anything for their duty. Indeed, the ruling class must be willing to give up their own children in order to remain among this caste."

Tags:caste, ruler, military, luxury