for entryPoint in pkg_resources.iter_entry_points("jokosher.extensions"):
		# for each extension load a reference to the class,
		# instantiate it and then call the startup (if exists)
		extension_class = entryPoint.load()
		extension = extension_class()
		try:
			extension.startup(API)
		except:
			pass
		#again, don't block the gui when loading many extensions
		while gtk.events_pending():
			gtk.main_iteration()