A first network client requests initiation of a data transfer with a second network client. The lower side walls may be received within a pitcher, and the rim is positioned on the upper open end of the pitcher. Upon reacting, this foil supplies highly localized heat energy that may be applied, for example, to joining layers, or directly to bulk materials that are to be joined. The optical disk reading device further includes a guide track having a stop edge, with the tab traveling along the guide track and secured at the stop edge when the push rod is in the locked position. The method further includes coupling the pump radiation to the fiber amplifier and amplifying the input signal to generate an output signal.