Muzo Personal Zone Creator - Initial Test DriveMike S2017-09-04 | First round of testing on my new Muzo Personal Zone Creator (State of the Art Vibration Monitoring System).
TURN ON CAPTIONS (Click the CC button) for some progress notes.
FIRST 30s IS BASELINE NOISE TEST WITHOUT MUZO
No app yet, just stand alone mode.
9/4/17 Update: Got the Android App and did an initial test - youtube.com/watch?v=0g9jWOvH5osPeptide Practitioners - Ask A Lawyer Series: With Courtney WalkerMike S2025-09-16 | Peptide Practitioners - Ask A Lawyer About Peptides
Summary: The meeting was the first official "Ask a Lawyer" Zoom session for the Peptide Practitioners Group. Mike and Jenna, the group administrators, welcomed Courtney Walker, a lawyer specializing in peptide-related legal matters. The group primarily consists of verified practitioners who are vetted through a comprehensive membership process to ensure they are legitimate healthcare professionals interested in peptides.
Legal Compliance in Peptide Prescriptions Courtney Walker, a corporate attorney and clinic owner, presented on the legal landscape of peptides to a group of practitioners. She explained that healthcare providers can legally source medications from three approved sources: FDA-approved manufacturers, 503A compounding pharmacies, or 503B outsourcing facilities. Courtney emphasized that she approaches legal compliance not as rigid rules but as risk assessment, helping practitioners understand potential risks and how to mitigate them rather than achieving perfect compliance.
Compounding vs. Research Peptide Labs Courtney and Mike discussed the differences between compounding pharmacies and research-grade peptide labs, clarifying that while both may not be FDA approved, compounding pharmacies are legal sources for patient-specific medications under specific regulations (503A or 503B). They emphasized that medications from research-grade labs are not legal for patient use, as these labs often use vague labeling like "physician use only" or "not for human use." Mikayla added that some companies claim to own 503A pharmacies but cannot provide specific pharmacy names when asked, which is a red flag for identifying illegal research-grade labs.
GLP-1 Legal and Regulatory Overview Courtney provided an educational overview of legal considerations around GLP-1 medications and peptides, explaining the current lawsuits and how compounding pharmacies are regulated differently from pharmaceutical companies. She clarified that practitioners using compounded medications from lawful sources are not directly connected to pharmaceutical companies in legal terms, as long as they are acting within their scope of practice and getting proper documentation. Courtney advised practitioners to verify their malpractice coverage regarding compounded medications and emphasized the importance of using legitimate sources for medications, noting that if something seems too good to be true, it likely is.
Cease and Desist Legal Strategies The group discussed legal strategies for handling cease and desist letters from pharmaceutical companies. Courtney explained that while some practices choose to ignore the letters, others hire attorneys to respond, though the effectiveness of this approach is uncertain. The discussion then shifted to telehealth platforms like EllieMD, where non-licensed practitioners refer clients for peptide prescriptions under medical oversight. Courtney advised that while RNs referring patients don't raise significant concerns since they're not writing prescriptions, nurse practitioners outsourcing prescription writing could face liability issues.
Telehealth and Peptide Therapy Regulations The meeting focused on legal and regulatory considerations around peptide therapies and telehealth platforms. Courtney advised that while telehealth platforms sourcing from 503A pharmacies are legitimate, providers should be cautious about kickback laws and liability when using such services. The group discussed concerns about compounding pharmacies offering Category 2 peptides, with Courtney emphasizing that legitimate 503A pharmacies should only compound medications within clear regulatory boundaries. The discussion also covered proper handling of board inspections, with Courtney recommending that practitioners remain calm, ask questions about the scope of inspections, and consult attorneys before signing any board documents.Keep Your Pants Up & Shirts Tucked with PantsProp: First Shipment Coming Soon!Mike S2021-04-10 | About PantsProp Let’s face it, for those of us with a flat butt or a slightly big belly, belts just don’t cut it. You’ve tried every kind of belt, and suspenders too. No matter what you do, your pants just won’t stay up. PantsProp can help.
PantsProp can be used as an alternative to suspenders or even shirt stays.
Update: Just got word that the first shipment of PantsProp is in route, and expected to be at my doorstep around April 19, 2021 -- only 10 days from now! Ordering will be available soon. Here's a quick video showing a part of the first shipment.
PantsProp Early Generation - Work-in-Progress In order to launch PantsProp on a relative small budget, we had to make them in hand molds, by hand. This just means they're not quite yet "production" quality, and may have some slight visual imperfections. If PantsProp is well received, then I'll look at switching over to production molds.
To learn more: pantsprop.comThe Evolution of PantsProp | Keep Your Pants Up & Shirts TuckedMike S2021-03-13 | A quick 2-minute video showing the last 6 months of the PantsProp development. PantsProp is a new style accessory for men & women designed to help keep your pants from falling down. It also can be an alternative to shirt stays, because it can also assist in keeping your shirts tucked.
For more information, please visit: pantsprop.comUsing PickingPal from Mobile Phone | Barcode Scanning for WooCommerceMike S2021-02-01 | I have a WooCommerce extension (a Wordpress plugin) that minimizes shipping errors through the use of barcode scanning. I've been asked on occasion as to what the PickingPal interface looks like from a mobile phone.
This short video was taken using my Samsung Galaxy S9+, using manual input (I don't have a hardware barcode scanner for my android phone -- yet).
To learn more more about PickingPal, please visit: pickingpal.comThe Best Way To Make Premium VodkaMike S2019-03-28 | On a recent trip to Fairbanks, Alaska, a group of us visited Hoarfrost Distilling and got an incredible opportunity to learn the secrets of making premium vodka.
In this audio recording you'll hear directly from Toivo Luick, co-founder of Hoarfrost Distilling. He is the main chemist and vodka-maker at Hoarfrost Distilling.
Their vodkas are very impressive, and also available for purchase online via their website.
To learn more about Hoarfrost Distilling (Vodka Makers): http://hoarfrost.vodka/Muzo Serenity Mode Test: In BathroomMike S2017-09-08 | Here I'm testing Muzo in Serenity Mode in our bathroom, door closed, with TV on in another room behind the door.Testing Muzo in Secret ModeMike S2017-09-07 | In this video I have Muzo attached to my TV, which is about 10-12 feet away from me.
Seeing if Muzo in Sleep Mode help masks the talking that's happening on the TV.
The idea is to simulate having Muzo in Sleep Mode near talking people to prevent other people from hearing the conversation.Muzo Personal Zone Creator - Testing with Android AppMike S2017-09-04 | Initial test drive of Muzo with the Android app.