The present invention includes an apparatus and method for producing x-rays, andor ion beams and for enabling the generation of fusion energy and the conversion of the energy into electrical energy including an anode and a cathode positioned coaxially and at least partially within a reaction chamber that imparts an angular momentum to a plasmoid. Shark cartilage extracts having anti-angiogenic, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory and anti-collagenolytic activities have been obtained by an improved process. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity. The invention provides a method, system, and computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for transferring data between disparate capacity systems.