A scalable, high-performance interconnect scheme for a multi-threaded, multi-processing system-on-a-chip network processor unit. The hose is comprised of at least a flexible material and a reinforcing rod positioned externally of the flexible material. An analyzing module analyzing the information obtained from the sensor and is capable of directing the system to modify the sanding. The loyalty dollars are then applied to the purchase transaction as a discount or rebate. Each selection module is connected to a master scan control line and a plurality of local gate scan lines.