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Converting docx to pdf using libreoffice and pandas binning

 Converting docx to pdf using libreoffice   import subprocess, docx, time   # first do: pip install python-docx t0 = time.time() subprocess.call(r'C:\Program Files\LibreOffice\program\soffice.exe --headless --convert-to pdf summary.docx --outdir . --nocrashreport --nodefault --nofirststartwizard --nolockcheck --nologo --norestore"') print('PDF generated in %.1f sec' % (time.time()-t0))  Pandas binning df.loc[df['score'].between(0, 50, 'both'), 'grade'] = 'C' df.loc[df['score'].between(50, 80, 'right'), 'grade'] = 'B' df.loc[df['score'].between(80, 100, 'right'), 'grade'] = 'A'   https://towardsdatascience.com/how-to-bin-numerical-data-with-pandas-fe5146c9dc55      labels = ["low", "medium low", "medium", "medium high", "high"] df["binned alcohol"] = pd.qcut(df['alcohol'], q=5, labels=labels) df.groupby(&

Top 10 korean movies

  Parasite (2019) - This critically acclaimed and award-winning film tells the story of two families from different social classes who become intertwined in unexpected ways. Memories of Murder (2003) - Based on a true story, this crime thriller follows two detectives as they investigate a series of brutal murders in a small town. The Host (2006) - This monster movie tells the story of a family who must band together to rescue their daughter from a monster that has emerged from the Han River. Oldboy (2003) - This violent and suspenseful film tells the story of a man who is mysteriously kidnapped and imprisoned for 15 years, and must seek revenge on his captors when he is finally released. Train to Busan (2016) - This zombie apocalypse thriller follows a group of passengers on a train as they fight for survival against a horde of zombies. The Wailing (2016) - This horror movie tells the story of a small town that is plagued by a mysterious illness, and the efforts of a detective and a sh

EPFO

while approving DSC following information can be shown last DSC is/was active till, last DSC detail, is it a renewal of DSC or fresh DSC for new name, form 5A uploaded by establishment        What is the EPFO? How does the EPFO benefit employees? How do I open an EPFO account? How do I check my EPFO balance and transactions? How do I withdraw money from my EPFO account? What are the eligibility criteria for EPFO benefits? What are the fees and charges for EPFO services? How do I update my EPFO account details? How do I file an EPFO claim or complaint? What are the recent developments or updates in the EPFO? The history and mandate of the EPFO The different types of EPFO accounts, such as the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF), the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS), and the Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme (EDLI) The process for transferring your EPFO account when you change jobs The role of the EPFO in promoting financial inclusion and security for employees The EPFO&#

A book by AI Learning How to Learn: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Better Learner

  Chapter 1: Understanding the Learning Process How the brain processes and stores information The role of attention, memory, and retrieval in learning The difference between shallow and deep learning The importance of metacognition and self-awareness in learning Chapter 2: Developing Effective Study Habits Setting goals and creating a plan for learning Finding the right environment and resources for learning Managing your time and avoiding distractions Staying motivated and avoiding procrastination Chapter 3: Using Proven Learning Strategies Active learning and questioning Elaboration and summarization Practice and feedback Memory techniques and mnemonics Chapter 4: Applying Learning Strategies to Different Subjects and Situations Using learning strategies for different subjects, such as math, science, and history Using learning strategies for different learning situations, such as exams, presentations, and projects Adapting learning strategies to your individual learning style and pr

UX example 1

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 Some websites use action buttons with confusing text for promoting certain behavior Now what is the intent in above case?  

Basic principles of UX?

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 Discoverability - If user can't find it, it does not exist. Signifiers           - Calling for action (Click me, edit profile picture, button, arrow etc) showing  possible actions  Feedback          - Showing that button is clicked, page is loading... giving user feedback that it is working  Conceptual models and mental models - top Navigation bar, sitemap at bottom  Mappings  - How knobs, thermometers work  Constraints Consistency, standards, Heuristics Pattern and Learnability Visual Hierarchy and emphasis - size, proximity, color, opacity, and actual tonal contrast between elements  Fitts law - The time to acquire a target is a function of the distance to and size of the target.  Gutenberg Diagram, Z- and F-Pattern Layouts Recognition Rather than Recall Aesthetic and Minimalist Design Error Prevention   https://www.toptal.com/designers/interactive/interaction-design-principles    Large buttons are easy to target. Taking advantage of Fitts' Law, one can also introduce const

How to discourage early claim from Social security money/EPFO usinng user experience(UX)?

  A possible use of Faceapp type AI to generate their old Avatar and then Whenever the user logs in the portal. It will greet them and say "thank you, you have saved XXXX.XX amount for me". When member tries to withdraw 5000. the avatar would say "Are you sure you want to reduce my 50,000( assuming interest rate of 8.1 for remaining years )?

Good Social Security System

 The issue(not the court case) of pension on higher contribution  is for following factors 1. Equity & Adequate Benefit to the concerned employees? 2. IF the formula that decide benefit is sustainable or not? 1. How to decide equity? IF the formula that decide benefit is sustainable or not? It can only be decided calculating the amount contributed on behalf of employee, amount calculated after years of investment as part of pension fund and amount of benefit that the employee will be getting in average years of life after retirement. To calculate these, EPFO should have enough transparency for a common man to compare these 3 values. if is not sustainable for higher wages, it means the formula was not made considering it as balanced scheme and the formula may have been developed like a social assistance scheme where the govt is in loss for each new member. 2. As per basic definition social security should be Equitable and adequate. What is adequate benefit? IMHO, The amount should b

Formula for sustainable Pension?

  For betterment of financial social security systems, there is a need of a simulator and formula which can arrive at Optimum contribution from employees and optimum benefit in life after retirement. The benefit should be safe against inflation in long term and against market conditions in short term.   Old Pension Scheme was stopped because it was loss making scheme   NPS, we are not sure if the benefits are safe against market conditions at the time of retirement.   EPS is for sure not adequate with limitation and may be loss making for full salary contribution.   401 (as per some yt videos) has also been a failure.   Even though India is one of the youngest nations, The old age population will double by 2050. It is still a question what scheme will ensure social security for so many old citizens.   Even in EPFO (as per annual reports), the number of claims (excluding final settlement) before 2016 were miniscule in number but it has jumped to thousands of times in just 6 years. Techn

New Post Ideas

YouTube Channels to follow - Minute Physics   village idea: 1. speed chess 2. odesk team from village 3.   Openldap 1: Installing   http://www.radarhack.com/tutorial/DEFEATING_THE_NETWORK_SECURITY_INFRASTRUCTURE.pdf   people, when they don't eat, they die - that fool 1. Organize chess and other card board championships 2. Make a library and/or a TV hall in which thoughtful movies and documentaries are shown Resume Points:     Self starter and life long learner     Desire to build things and help other builders     Passion for usability and writing fast/responsive applications     Excellent written and verbal communication skills     You can and have created solutions from scratch: from design, to implementation, to deployment and maintenance. You know the process.     You must be pro-active and self-motivated. We don’t (want to) micro-manage anyone.     Experience and a strong interest in UI design.    

Making claim process outsourced

 Irctc charges 100 to 300 on cancelled ticket while refunding (less on lesser amount). They charge service fee .Service tax And then gateway charges as well.Cancellation charges Gst over that too.  Epfo should also develop on the idea of making a private entity for claim filing, processing and transferring the amount. And even pension disbursement  Our work should only be compliance, recovery and management of contract with this private entity

Training material for newly joined SSAs

Introduction of Social Security, connection to Articles and constitution EPFO, Act, Scheme, benefits basic intro Excel/Word/PowerPoint/ Googling stuff   Claims, JD, Appendix E, spl VDR - Asha Madam Drafting and noting   -   International Worker - SSA non SSA   Pension – Pension Section Grievances – CSD Section   Compliance/Recovery/Damages/Exemption Personality Management-conduct rules, vigilance(% liability) Admin/GFR/vigilance/Cash/legal/coordination/publicity/media contacts(newspaper, tv channels)/PRO/Dispatch/PAC/FRMC/OPRC   Esign/DSC misc matters

Elements of office

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INTREGATED COMPLIANCE SOFTWARE FOR END TO END SOLUTION

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  INTREGATED COMPLIANCE SOFTWARE FOR END TO END SOLUTION AIM: The ultimate aim of compliance (including recovery) is to access, recover and give the eligible employees their due contribution in their account. Problem: Multiple source of Registration, remittance, inspection, 7A proceeding, recovery tracking: The current system is divided into parts. The establishement is registered in MCA, Unified Portal and other sources. Default list is provided in CAIU. The action on Default list is processed in physical file with each office taking different actions with no tracking. An establishment not contributing regularly can disappear from default list if it does not pay in range for which the Category A,B,C are considered. No tracking of special permissions from CAIU after permission grant: The communication sent to establishment has no tracking, no linkage self declaration/e-inspection as well. Inspection allotment is considered in physical file for Cat A, B, C and for others t

Vision for Social Security /EPFO

This is personal opinion and with new information and learning opinion changes. hence the reader is requested to read it with critical view and should not consider them as factful statements. Social Security is complex topic and it is also evolving as the world around us evolves. Social security according to me is a system which gives confidence to a member of society that S/he can and will rise despite facing any unfortunate accident. And confidence comes from consistency, transparency, and clarity.   When it is needed? The unfortunate and unforeseen accident can be anything from a pandemic, world war, accident, death, loss of loved one, loss of sole earning member of family, disability or loss of Job. If the system can provide a member of society the essentials to rise against all these odds with full certainty then, in my opinion the purpose of social security is served. What are the essentials?   The essentials are the popular "Roti, kapda, makaan" also Dream an