Beyond control WHENEVER a calamity like an air crash happens, the first thought to come to my mind is incompetence. Although human beings seem powerful and can do anything we want - including altering the natural environment - there are some things beyond our control.
For instance, natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes and even diseases, and technical accidents, are out of our control. It seems to me human beings are very insecure and not powerful at all.
MARGOT Share the blame IT IS said academic standards have been declining, and some people think it is because the students are stupid. But I think that is not the main reason.
The proliferation of entertainment, such as television games and karaoke, does affect our concentration, but the low standard among teachers is also a main reason.
The Government should take action to raise the standard of teaching.
JACK CHAN SKH Holy Trinity Church Secondary School Designer dross STUDENTS seem to be increasing brand conscious these days, going for designer names in clothes.