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Stephen Hawking, physicist and author of “A Brief History of Time” who shaped modern cosmology has died at age 76.

His family released his death statement in the early hours of this morning at his home in Cambridge.

Hawking’s children said that:

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Stephen Hawking was an extraordinary man and a great scientist whose legacy and work will stay with us forever.

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Here are Top&nbsp;10 MIND-BLOWING things about Stephen Hawking (by WatchMojo), Check out this video:

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Stephen Hawking - World's Brilliant Physicists Passed Away

Trackschoolbus adds Face recognition feature for ensuring better <a href="https://www.trackschoolbus.com/importance-of-school-bus-safety-tips/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">safety of school bus</a> children. With this feature, the school bus attendance will be marked by face recognition of students.


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	A clear photograph of student, which includes the major face features like ears, eyes, nose, lips, and cheeks will make the attendance management a simple process.



	The key features of the face recognition feature may include:


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		Instant notification to parents regarding <a href="https://www.edsys.in/school-bus-attendance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">school bus attendance</a>
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		Option to upload another image if the image is not clear
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		Use front camera or back camera as per the convenience of the user
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		Identify students within a range of 1.5m to 30cm away
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		Students will be able to know whether their face recognition is done or not
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		Get birthday wishes, welcome messages, etc. for students once the face recognition is done
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	A&nbsp; limitation with this feature is that it may not work, if a particular student wear sun glasses, or covered by clothes. At that time, <a href="https://www.trackschoolbus.com/scope-rfid-school-bus-tracking-systems-security-measures-schools/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RFID</a> cards can be used for taking school bus attendance.



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Trackschoolbus Adds Face Recognition Feature to its Apps

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We are happy to announce that our video for <a href="https://www.trackschoolbus.com/trackschoolbus-apps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">school bus tracking software</a> have crossed 10,000 views. Missing the school bus is not a new issue for students and parents. The video explains how the tracking system helps a student who missed the school bus by chance.

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Obviously, both parents and child get tensed when such a situation occurs. With our software we are able to reduce unnecessary tension and provide peace of mind to everyone.
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Through the video, we are able to convince the benefits of using our school bus tracking software. <a href="https://www.trackschoolbus.com/explore-school-bus-tracking-software-helps-student-safety/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Student safety</a> is our top priority and we are able to ensure it via our unique tracking software.

Trackschoolbus Video Crosses 10,000 Views!

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We are launching an online hardware shopping site that deals with products such as <a href="https://www.trackschoolbus.com/gps-tracker-hardware-comparison/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GPS trackers</a>. The move was taken by Trackschoolbus for improving the hardware shopping experience of customers.

Hardware such as tracking hardware, RFID card reader, and <a href="https://www.trackschoolbus.com/scope-rfid-school-bus-tracking-systems-security-measures-schools/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">RFID card</a> are available here. Customers can explore hardware provided by multiple vendors.&nbsp; The shopping site would allow users to compare and select the most appropriate hardware for their purpose. After choosing the apt one, they can proceed to payment procedures without much dismay.
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The most important thing is that shopping process becomes much easier and convenient for our regular customers including school and college managements. And it is expected to launch it in the beginning of April 2017. Count down begins.

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	Hawaii State has decided to install the video surveillance system on every school bus this year. The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaii" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hawaii</a> Department of Education reported that camera installation is an addition to the GPS system in school bus for assisting school bus drivers in routing and ensuring safety.



	&nbsp;Dann Carlson, Hawaii Department of Education (DOE) official, said that installation of camera is an important step in creating a safe environment for students. He added that this decision was not taken against students, but is an essential safety measure for <a href="https://www.trackschoolbus.com/how-safe-is-the-school-bus-for-student-transportation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">student transportation</a>.


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	The Education Department contributed $62 million to install cameras in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_bus" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">school buses.</a> And it was reported that security cameras have already been installed in both Hawaii and Oahu islands.



	Carlos claimed that most of the school buses in Hawaii are equipped with <a href="https://www.trackschoolbus.com/gps-tracker-hardware-comparison/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GPS</a>, helping him to locate each school bus in Hawaii.



	<a href="http://www.campussafetymagazine.com/article/hawaii_installing_cameras_in_school_buses_statewide/technology#" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Source</a>

Hawaii State Installs Cameras in School Buses

Traffic police have organized a meeting with <a href="https://www.trackschoolbus.com/driver-console/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">school bus drivers</a> as well as school bus owners. The main aim of the meeting was to educate drivers about traffic rules and regulations that has to be followed while transporting school children.

The meeting was an aftereffect of the accident that happened in Etah, which killed 15 children due to visibility issue in the fog. About 1500 drivers and owners attended the meeting addressed by the Superintendent of Police(SP).
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SP of Gautam Buddh Nagar said that the meeting was attended by drivers of about 50 schools in the city. They were informed about various <a href="https://www.trackschoolbus.com/school-bus-rules-and-regulations/india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">school safety guidelines</a>, essential traffic rules and regulations. As a part of meeting,&nbsp; school bus drivers were given awareness on various precautionary measures to be taken for ensuring school bus safety.

The meeting ended with an oath supervised by the Superintendent and the drivers pledged to become responsible drivers while carrying <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_bus" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">school bus</a> students.

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Traffic Police Organizes Meeting to Educate School Bus Drivers

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	Kerala Police arrested 25 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_bus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">school bus</a> drivers in the inspection conducted on Friday morning. The inspection was conducted mainly in four districts like Kottayam, Idukki, Alappuzha, and Kochi due to complaints of misconduct.


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	P. Vijayan, Inspector General of Police, told that the surprise inspection was based on the complaint that drunken drivers are misbehaving with the children. Hence was the inspection conducted. Also he added that there are good drivers, but 25 drivers were caught red handed in the morning.



	Upendra Narayanan, a <a href="https://www.trackschoolbus.com/school-bus-rules-and-regulations/india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">road safety</a> expert, encouraged the efforts of the police. And he added that child safety should be given top priority and it is high time to rusticate irresponsible school bus drivers.



	<a href="http://www.news18.com/news/india/25-drunken-school-bus-drivers-arrested-in-kerala-1344666.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source</a>

25 School Bus Drivers Arrested for Drunken Driving

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	The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punjab_and_Haryana_High_Court" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Punjab and Haryana High Court</a> ask reports for school authorities regarding the appointment of female attendant within three days. This direction was circulated by the special division bench under the supervision of justice Surya Kant and justice Ajay Tiwari.



	This committee took this decision while discussing the issues regarding the implementation of policies on <a href="https://www.trackschoolbus.com/school-transportation-services/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">school transportation</a>. During the hearing, the Punjab and Haryana High Court decided to appoint female attendants in school bus carrying female students whereas a male attendant for the school bus carrying male students.


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	In addition to this, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_High_Courts_of_India" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">High Court</a> mentioned that there will be joint inspections done by transport departments as well as child rights protection commission to ensure that the policies have been followed or not.



	<a href="http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/hc-seeks-report-on-female-attendants-in-school-buses-in-punjab-haryana/story-zI934WPMCFzUN8QUIV5fRO.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Source</a>

Punjab and Haryana High Court Inquires Report on the Appointment of Female Attendants in School Buses

As part of road safety campaign, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nashik" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Nashik</a> RTO decides to remove speed breakers from vehicles. Bharat Kalaskar, Deputy regional transport officer, said that their main goal is to provide road safety awareness for the safety campaign from Jan 9 to 23. Also, they would like to concentrate more on issues that needs immediate action.


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	Kalaskar added that they are planning to remove speed breakers which are not installed as per the rules. He claims that the speed of vehicles has definitely come down due to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_bump" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">speed breakers</a> but it is causing a real trouble to two wheelers. And the issues of overcrowded vehicles will be seriously considered.



	The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regional_Transport_Office" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">RTO</a> officials said that <a href="https://www.trackschoolbus.com/school-bus-rules-and-regulations/india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">school bus safety</a> is one of their top concerns. And they plan to give awareness to school authorities and drivers regarding the safety measures.



	<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nashik/corporators-want-speed-breakers-rto-out-to-remove-them/articleshow/56408958.cms" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Source</a>

RTO Decides to Remove Speed Breakers as part of Road Safety Campaign

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	State Road Transport Authority of Madhya Pradesh made female school bus attendant compulsory to ensure school bus safety for girls.



	The decision was taken in response to Supreme Court guideline which mentions that school authorities should compulsorily appoint female school bus attendants.



	&quot;There must be a female attendant/teacher/female driver or conductor in the bus when it is ferrying girl students,&quot; the guideline states.


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	Girl students may feel unsafe and uncomfortable if there is no female attendant in the school bus. To avoid such situation, principal or co-ordinator must take initiative to appoint female school bus attendant.&nbsp;



	Indore regional transport office said that school bus management approved the resolution for safe and secure school bus journey for girl students.



	&nbsp;&quot;The RTA has passed a resolution on Monday in which it has made it clear that every school has to have at least one female attendant on all of their buses which are used to ferry girl students&quot;, said Indore regional transport officer, MP Singh.



	The new resolution will be circulated to all schools of the district. &quot;This will also allow transport department to initiate legal action against the school management or authorities if they fail to abide by this rule,&quot; Singh added. 
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	<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/Female-attendant-must-in-school-bus/articleshow/54440339.cms" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source(s)</a>

"Female School Bus Attendant Compulsory", says  State Road Transport  Authority of Madhya Pradesh

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	Chandigarh: Prior to school opening after the summer holidays, the UT Education Department and police decided to ensure better safety for the students in school buses. School heads are directed by the District Education Officer to get police verification of the school bus drivers and conductors. The DEO asked the schools to follow the guidelines.



	In order to meet the July 1 deadline,school bus operators are busy installing GPS and CCTV cameras on buses.



	The department issued strict instructions for schools and transporters on May 19th to ensure better safety of girls travelling by school buses after the school girl molestation issue.&nbsp;



	Sarvjit Singh, Finance Secretary, UT, made it mandatory to deploy women attendants,install GPS and CCTV cameras on the buses of schools, coaching centres, call centres and other institutions from July 1.



	Circular of District Education Officer to schools



	A circular has been issued by DEO Saroj Mittal after taking note of a letter by UT police chief to the schools on June 23. The schools were directed to follow the guidelines keenly.



	Copy of the circular is with Chandigarh Tribune. He stated that SSP has observed that anti-social elements are being deployed on school buses without any verification. Therefore, the verification of both the bus drivers and conductors should be done thoroughly.



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	Members of the Chandigarh School Bus Operators Welfare Association are busy implementing GPS and CCTV in school buses after expressing their inability to install them by June-end.



	Association president Manjit Singh claimed that a contract has been given to a company for installing CCTV cameras and the GPS. &ldquo;We are doing our best to meet the deadline fixed by the Administration, but company officials have expressed their inability to fix the equipment in over 800 buses by June-end,&rdquo; said Manjit Singh.

Police verification of school bus drivers and conductors mandatory

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	For decades seat belts have been made mandatory in most of the vehicles. But, some school buses still lack seat belts. It&rsquo;s amusing to realise that the most precious possession- our children,travel to school in large buses with very little protection.



	The federal government&rsquo;s take on the issue is &ldquo;compartmentalization&rdquo; &mdash; consisting of &ldquo;strong, closely spaces seats with energy absorbing back seats&rdquo; &mdash; helps protect children in the event of accidents without the need to buckle up.Six states have already decided to use seat belts in school buses but due to lack of funding they couldn&rsquo;t implement the law.



	The efforts to equipping school buses with seat belts at Massachusetts school buses have been rebuked by the Legislature for years. Practically installing seat belts in school buses can only be possible by giving schools the time to phase in seat belts and address costs.&nbsp; A bill which has been sponsored by state Rep. Antonio Cabral, D-New Bedford, promotes the approach, incorporating suggestions by the School Transportation Association of Massachusetts.



	But, the bill is one among several in the House and one in the Senate that have stalled. Another approach which is favoured by the School Transportation Association consists of a grace period for existing buses and begin requiring belts under long-term competitively bid contracts. Adding seat belts to school buses is estimated to cost between $11,000 to $13,000 per bus.But that cost would surely just be passed on to school districts.



	There are numerous practical issues that arise when it comes to installing seat belts in school buses.But, we should never look back when it&rsquo;s about the safety of our little children. It&rsquo;s high time that we install seat belts in school buses.&nbsp;

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