Systems and methods are disclosed for receiving IP video and audio signals at a subscriber’s premises. The system has, at each user end, an input unit used to input control signals for controlling and selecting the interactive media applications, and an output unit used to display an appropriate user-specific user interface. The latter occur through Long-Term Depression and Long-Term Potentiation via training. Water is dispensed into the pod and drained through a drain in the pod holder. The message and other entered information is authenticated and validated. The mirror maze includes the traditional array of pillars and mirrors where lines are provided between the pillars, and where the space between some of the pillars includes a mirror along a line between the pillars and the space between some of the pillars is open.