A logic array is provided, which includes a plurality of unidirectional segmented buses connecting a plurality of processing elements, called silicon objects, within an integrated circuit. Each of the plurality of subscriber devices is configured to communicate with the network element via a respective communication line, each of the plurality of subscriber devices includes a power supply for supplying power to the subscriber device. After a predetermined time duration has transpired, a calibration time stamp is obtained from the network clock and the difference between the calibration time stamp and the current time of the clock circuit is extracted. When the copy of the media content item is not locally accessible to the client, the media content item is streamed from the server to the client. Each of the first and second communication modules is configured to use signals that propagate between the first and second transmission media.