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Solve the following problem using Python, implementing the functions described below, one line at a time
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Description:
 def start(self, *_):
 """ reads managed process entries and starts timer instances; starts dependant threads """

        self.logger.info('Starting Scheduler...')
        db_manager.synch_db()
        self._load_managed_entries()

        try:
            self._load_freerun_entries()
        except LookupError as e:
            self.logger.warning('DB Lookup: {0}'.format(e))

        # Scheduler is initialized and running. GarbageCollector can be safely started
        self.gc.start()

        # Job/UOW Status Listeners can be safely started
        self.uow_listener.start()
        self.job_listener.start()

        self.logger.info('Startup Sequence Completed. Starting MX.')
        # Management Extension (MX) should be the last to start
        self.mx.start()