A method, core node, ingress edge node, and egress edge node for matching a bit rate of data input into an optical burst switching network with that of data output from the optical burst switching network are provided. The hockey glove has a standard interior for receiving a hand by means of insertion into the glove. Monoalkylated benzenes such as toluene and ethylbenzene are utilized in combination with dialkylated benzenes, such as xylenes. Through mold vias may then be formed through the block, into the first interconnect layer, and to the first interconnects. The hand protection structure can be assembled in a glove. Each plate pair is compressed to form a plurality of electrical bond lines between adjacent lands within the perimeter seal.