These are the best Joe-Joe’s I’ve ever had! The cookie is lemon flavored, and the filling is a soft strawberry cream. An easy 5/5!

Good evening everyone,
I believe I have calcium carbonate or silicate scale on my vinyl liner. I'm getting ready to use muriatic acid to remove it. This is safe as long as it's diluted correctly, right? I'm not seeing much talk online of acid washing a vinyl pool. If it's calcium silicate, I might as well replace the liner, right?
I've included pictures. Looks like calcium silicate, but I've read that it's unlikely in a vinyl pool.
Thanks in advance!
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My new pool was constructed about 6 months ago and has been filled since then. We've maintained the chemistry very vigilantly (with much thanks to this group). We aren't having any issues with algae or clarity issues, and most times our LSI is very good.
I tested my water at Leslie's today (a monthly requirement for my pool warranty), and was told that my TDS level was 2900, when it should be between 0-2500 ppm.
Looking at trouble free pool and other forums seems to indicate the best or only way to deal with this is to drain the pool. Is this really necessary? Should I be concerned? I was thinking about purchasing a total dissolved solid meter on Amazon just to double check it myself.

AM: - cleanse with CeraVe Oil Foaming Cleanser (sometimes i'm lazy and i just rinse my face with water) - Biotrade Pure Skin Glow Revival Day Cream SPF50+ (tbh i only use it when i'm going outside that day bc it's too expensive if i use it every day)
PM: - cleanse with CeraVe SA Cleanser or CeraVe Oil Foaming Cleanser - moisturize with Mixa Hyalurogel Hydrating Cream
Hello! I have oily acne prone skin and i'm trying to prevent breakouts. I've been using the CeraVe SA Cleanser for a while and i recently started using their Oil Foaming Cleanser too because i saw somewhere i shouldn't use SA daily. How many times a week should i use the SA cleanser? I try to stay budget friendly with my skincare and avoid comedogenic ingredients - if you spot any in the lists bellow let me know please
I have a few more questions so please bear with me:
Do you think i should try the double cleansing method and if so what cleansers would you recommend? Also would the ones i have work as the second cleanser?
Is the sun protection i use good since i noticed it doesn't say sunscreen and it's just called a "day cream" with SPF?
Last question - do you think serums and spot treatments would help or should i just keep it simple?
I'm open to any advise :)
Here are the ingredients of the products i use:
CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser (salicylic acid 2%, water, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, glycerin, niacinamide, gluconolactone, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, carbomer, calcium gluconate, triethyl citrate, sodium benzoate, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauroyl lactylate, cholesterol, tetrasodium edta, caprylyl glycol, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, xanthan gum, hectorite, phytosphingosine, benzoic acid)
CeraVe Oil Foaming Cleanser (aqua/water, glycerin, peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, coco-betaine, disodium cocoyl glutamate, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, polysorbate 20, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, ppg-5-ceteth-20, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, squalane, ceramidenp, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, carbomer, triethyl citrate, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium hyaluronate, cholesterol, citric acid, capryloyl glycine, hydroxyacetophenone, caprylyl glycol, caprylic/ capric triglyceride, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, phytosphingosine, xanthan gum, benzoic acid)
Mixa Hyalurogel Hydrating Cream (aqua / water, glycerin, dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane, ammonium polyacryldimethyltauramide / ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, bht, biosaccharide gum-1, caprylyl glycol, copper gluconate, dimethiconol, disodium edta, magnesium aspartate, phenoxyethanol, poloxamer 338, sodium hyaluronate, t-butyl alcohol, xanthan gum, zinc gluconate, parfum / fragrance)
Biotrade Pure Skin Glow Revival Day Cream SPF50+ (aqua, niacinamide, propylheptyl caprylate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, ethylhexyl salicylate, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, glycerin, tranexamic acid, peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, tocopheryl acetate, methyl glucose sesquistearate, dimethicone, sodium hyaluronate, phenoxyethanol, sodium acrylates copolymer, parfum, lecithin, ethylhexylglycerin, xylitylglucoside, anhydroxylitol, xylitol)

Pictured are the third set of flowers and I'm going to let them set. I'm now using a box brand of soluble fertilizer at the lowest level recommend and I've been watering every other day at 8 oz and once a week for the pepper plant. The lower leaves of the pepper were removed because of damage. Every eight days I drain excess water from the medium. I think that the plants are maxed out on nutrients and I'm switching to straight water for a week or so. The roots pictured are of the better boy in cardboard and perlite and the pepper in pea gravel and cardboard. The beneficial microbes and algae are growing in the biochar and worm castings at a .5 cup each per container and watered into the medium. Beneficials increase nutrient availability and protect the grow medium and plant. I came up with a better way for this method of growing. I made a wick out of paper towels and a layer of paper towels, pea gravel and cardboard and rolled it up. I ran out of bagged gravel half way in so I scraped some up out of my yard. I shifted them at .25" and then with a fine screen to get dirt out. Then I washed out all the organics. I'm going to start by every other day and once a week for the pepper. By using a micronized nutrient tea and microbials and then switching to a box brand nutrient at the lowest level recommend. Pea gravel contains many micronutrients including potassium, Gravel can provide essential nutrients for plant growth, contributing to their overall health and development. The micronutrients found in pea gravel include, calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), potassium (K), chromium (Cr), sodium (Na), manganese (Mn), vanadium (V), zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), titanium (Ti), silicon (Si), carbon (C), nitrogen (N), boron (B), cobalt (Co), lead (Pb), copper (Cu), gallium (Ga), phosphorus (P), tin (Sn), strontium (Sr), aluminum (Al), beryllium (Be), lithium (Li), molybdenum (Mo), nickel (Ni), selenium (Se), arsenic (As), and sulfur (S).

This is my second post on the subject. Based on some advice from commentors and additional research I did, I present an updated version of my take on Monsterverse taxonomy that follows actual taxonomic rules. (Note that all of these classifications do not share common ancestry among their members unless stated otherwise).
Superspecies- A very vague term used to describe every species in the MV except the Shocker Squid on the basis of ancestry. Taking that into consideration, I like to think that all superspecies' evolution can be attributed to an ancient pathogen that is activated by radiation and promotes the evolution of kaiju by horizontal gene transfer, combing genes from distantly related organisms into one. Basically, all superspecies are hybrids that combine the best traits from their hybrid ancestors thanks to infection from this pathogen and are strengthened by ecologically productive habitats. This would explain why many MV kaiju, like florafauna, have chimeric traits and would be a better scientific explanation than just intense radiation. All MV kaiju would fall under this category with the possible exceptions being the Shocker Squid.
Transvertebrates- Animals with physiologies fused between vertebrates and invertebrates. Common ancestors are speculated to be primitive vertebrates akin to Haikouichthys and primitive arthropods. They have notochords, backbones and skeletons cushioned with cartilage, but also have an exoskeleton made of chitin. They also have an open respiratory system with spiracles, tracheole, and tracheae for the tissues to transfer gases. Ex- MUTO, Rockclaw, Mantleclaw, Kraken (most likely), Coralmouth
Florafauna- An informal category of superspecies with physiology derived from both plants and animals. Most florafauna in the MV are more animal than plant currently. All florafauna are motile during at least one part of their life cycle and the blastula is a universal phase in their embryonic development. All florafauna possess chlorophyll in their cells, which means they can photosynthesize and derive nutrition from sunlight, boosting their stamina and nourishment, but they are also heterotrophic, and so they must eat other organisms and cannot solely rely on photosynthesis to survive. They also all possess cell walls, which provides structural support to the cell. With many different animal and plant lineages hybridizing throughout Earth's evolutionary history, Monarch has been trying to answer the question of why florafaunal evolution is so frequent. Theories range from symbiotic relationships similar to lichens to niche partioning with competitors. Florafauna are distributed throughout the Hollow Earth, but they were most frequent on Skull Island, where they were the most common and successful organisms. Monarch evolutionary biologists theorize that this is because florafaunal organisms were better suited to the lush, radioactive, productive ecosystem of the island than base animals. They were able to grow to much larger sizes, in part due to their photosynthesis, and diversify to occupy a diverse array of niches. The greenish tinge of their skin also allowed them to easily camouflage in their environment. Ex- Sporefly, Spore Mantis, Sker Buffalo, Mother Longlegs, Sirenjaw, Leafwing, Vine Snake (most likely), Brambleboar (implied), Dream Slime, Swamp Locust, Snarehunter, Vinestrangler, Butterfly Bush, Amhuluk, Tree Mimic (most likely), Grass Hedgehog (most likely), Fern Bird, Venus Flytrap Creature
Folizoa- A subgroup of florafauna that is a more even blend between plant and animal, sometimes being more plant-like. Unlike most other florafauna, most of these organisms share a common ancestry, and are beileved to be one of the first florafauna to have evolved. They are florafaunal cnidarians that serve similar ecological roles as corals, forming their own ecosystems on land analogous to coral reefs. Like other florafauna, though, they are heterotrophic and must consume other organisms to compensate their photosynthetic diet. However, florizoans can rely on their photosynthesis providing nourishment for longer periods of time than most other florafauna. Their lives usually begin as a seed or pollen that look like odd crosses between seeds and embryonic eggs. They are all motile during at least one point in their lives and the blastula is universally shared in their embryonic development. Like normal plants, folizoans possess roots to anchor themselves to the ground and access nutrients from the soil. This means that most folizoa are sessile, with most of their movement coming from their tentacles, nematocysts, and mouths. Folizoans also possess nervous systems, muscles, and basement membranes, and a few species have sensory organs. Ex- Venus Flytrap Creature, Dream Slime, Butterfly Bush
Geofauna- Animals that incorporate stone into their anatomy, mostly as a way to form armor for protection. Most geofauna are also lithovores, consuming ores and rocks for sustenance. Ex- Rockclaw, Mantleclaw, Methuselah, Rodan, Magma Jackal, Magma Turtle, Rock Bug, Aloe Turtle
Magmafauna- A subcategory of geofauna that incorporates mantle into their anatomy, serving both as armor and a viscous, boiling hot blood that scalds the mouth of any predator dumb enough to attack them. Like most geofauna, most magmafauna are lithovores. Ex- Rodan, Magma Jackal, Magma Turtle
Psychofauna- A category of superspecies characterized by telepathic abilities. This is usually accomplished through radio signals through neural transmitters in their heads. Most psychofauna do not have any form of vocalization as it is unnecessary to use it for communication with other members of their species. Most Psychofauna are also deaf or have very weak hearing. Ex- Mothra, Iwi, Phosphera (most likely), Ghidorah
Fungafauna- Doesn't exist in the MV. But, hey, we have florafauna in the MV already. Why not have fungafauna too? They should make this a thing. Fungafauna are motile during at least one part of their life cycle and the blastula is a universal phase in their embryonic development, just like all animals and florafauna. Some species reproduce via fission or budding, like fungi. Like florafauna, fungafauna have cell walls, but it is made of a chitin-glucan complex and does not contain cellulose. Many species of fungafauna occupy parasite or decomposer niches. Matango would be a great fit as a fungafauna creature if ever makes it into the Monsterverse.
Megalopod- This was a group once used by Monarch in its early days. Its definition was very vague, being only described as giant cephalopod superspecies. Any superspecies that was a titanic cephalopod or cephalopod-like creature was lumped into this category. The Megalopod is now invalid, as its former representatives do not share ancestry or any other characteristics aside from being giant cephalopods or cephalopod-like creatures. Megalopoda is now a wastebasket group. Former Ex- Kraken, Mire Squid, Na Kika
Necroserpe- The Necroserpes are an informal category of superspecies and one of great concern to Monarch. Also known as hypervores, these kinds of superspecies are the result of an error in the chimeric virus mutation, resulting in them having hyper-accelerated metabolisms to the point where the organisms are nearly starving all of the time and must constantly eat anything and everything in order to survive. Their stomachs are some of the most acidic and hostile in the animal kingdom, a trait needed to continuously dissolve and digest food to convert it into usable nutrients immediately after consumption. Most necroserpes congregate in large numbers to either hunt or scavenge prey, but these are not tight knit packs like those seen in wolves. With some exceptions, most are like Komodo dragons, attacking in uncoordinated groups to take down much larger prey. After the prey is dead, the organisms turn on each other, each fighting for first dibs on the kill. Due to their extremely aggressive nature, fights are extremely common in these situations, and a majority of them being fatal, and the losers of these fights will be cannibalized by other members of the species. The necroserpes' behavior may give off the impression that they are mindless, ravenous savages who think of nothing but eating, but this is a misconception. Like other predators, necroserpes still calculate the risk and benefit of the prey they hunt, albiet not to the same extent as normal predators. Being close to starving all of the time, their desparation often drives them to make reckless decisions to try obtaining food if they find that they have no other choice. Necroserpes tend to target smaller prey, especially if there is a high concentration of small prey items, as they see less risk in hunting these defenseless animals. They approach more armored, larger, and dangerous prey with more caution and will first resort to scavenging giant corpses if given the chance. All necroserpes possess powerful immune systems and are unaffected by the most dangerous pathogens lurking around in the rotten flesh they consume. Their high metabolisms also make it inhospitable for most, if not all, pathogens to survive in. No known necroserpes do not possess much armor, if any, and are vulnerable to many types of blunt force and slashing injuries, but make up for this with enhanced regeneration abilities, which allows them to heal serious injuries and regrow limbs within minutes. This helps them when hunting as a serious injury does not automatically disable them from hunting as it would for most other predators. Ex- Death Jackal, Skullcrawler
Shadow Relict- Shadow relicts are an informal category of superspecies that possess a lack of chimeric virus mutations seen in most other superspecies. Shadow relicts are resistant to the chimeric virus thanks to unique enzymes, evolved independently from each other, that block the virus from infecting and performing the horizontal gene transfer that allows for chimeric evolution seen in other groups like florafauna. These organisms are still susceptible to the virus at a certain degree and evolve enough to be clearly distinct from their ancient ancestors, similarly to modern coelacanths and their prehistoric relatives. But their evolution is noticeably much slower and conservative than most other superspecies, with their anatomy in large part being recognizable when compared to their prehistoric cousins. Why certain species have evolved these enzymes to suppress the virus genes is an unanswered question that ongoing research is trying to solve. Ex- Skull Island Triceratops, Fly Guy, Hollow Earth mosquito, Iwi (most likely)
Extraterrestrials- The discovery of Monster Zero confirmed the existence of life outside of the Earth. Add to the fact that this creature was of such immense size and strength that more than qualifies his classification as a Titan also opens the door to the possibility of extraterrestrial superspecies and Titans elsewhere in the galaxy. The classification of these organisms is one of the most obscure questions Monarch is trying to answer, as Ghidorah is the only alien known so far, and there is much we do not know about this creature. Extraterrestrials can be expected to be wildly different to each other due to origins from different planets and ecosystems. They may have radically different biochemistry and anatomy beyond our comprehension. It can be confidently stated that taxonomy used for Earthlings cannot be applied to aliens like Ghidorah, making their classification completely in the dark. Monarch can only speculate as to what other aliens are like based on the only extraterrestrial known: Monster Zero. Ghidorah is a carbon-based life form (I think that is what the novel says. I have not read it yet, though I plan to, so correct me on this if I am wrong) like Earthling organisms. It shares many of the same structures as certain Earthlings possess, like four limbs and a backbone, like Earthling vertebrates. Where exactly Ghidorah came from in the universe is unknown, but his presence on Earth without any evidence showing a connection to an alien civilization indicates that he was capable of living in the voids of outer space. This means that aliens can survive in outer space without requiring a planet or some other celestial object to make themselves home. This is thanks to Ghidorah's anaerobic respiration, not requiring oxygen to breathe. Why Ghidorah evolved fully functional legs like terrestrial vertebrates despite being adapted to zero gravity environments where functional legs would not be of use is unknown, but scientists believe that it may point to the creature having first evolved on a planet with a solid surface. Space-faring extraterrestrials probably consumed meteorites for sustenance, which contain water and many critical minerals needed for life. How aliens like Ghidorah evolved into Titan-size monsters is also unknown, but the dominant hypothesis is that other planets had their own super-pathogens that performed similar horizontal gene transfer mutations as the Earthly virus does. Monarch is in constant contact with other organizations like NASA and Space Force in order to locate exoplanets with the potential to harbor alien in order to find other extraterrestrial Titans as well as uncovering Ghidorah's origins. They hypothesize that "superhabitable planets", such as Kepler-1126b, would be the most likely planets to be inhabited by extraterrestrial superspecies/Titans. Superhabitable planets are defined as planets more hospitable to life than Earth. In order to meet this threshold, planets must orbit a K dwarf star, be around 5-8 billion years old to give enough time for life to evolve, measure to be up to 10% larger and 1.5 times more massive than Earth, mean surface temperature be hotter than Earth by 5 degrees Celsius, a moist atmosphere roughly 25-50% diatomic oxygen with the rest being inert gases, possess strong tectonics or some other geological recycling system (this point will probably be just completely ignored and irrelevant since the Earth is hollow in this universe, or maybe Earth is somehow an exception and other planets actually have tectonics, mantles, and cores like they are supposed to), possess a strong magnetic field, and lots of archipelagos and shallow waters distributed across the globe. Having a healthy amount of radiation and pathogens similar to Earth's chimeric viruses are also ideal but not required characteristics. Such a planet could potentially be home to countless of extraterrestrial Titans much more powerful and resilient than any Titan or superspecies found on Earth, and if they find their way to Earth, either by traversing through the cosmos or being introduced by an extraterrestrial race, they can spell catastrophe for life on Earth, causing a mass extinction and perhaps even terraforming Earth to suit the invasive species. However, the exact definition of superhabitable planets is not set in stone, and there is no exoplanet known that is confirmed to possess all of the required qualities it must have to count as one. Superhabitable planets are not the only potential places to look for alien life, as they can come from the most unlikely places. Monarch is currently investigating whether celestial objects within our own solar system harbor or once harbored alien life. Such celestial objects in interest include Mars, Venus, Enceladus, Europa, and Titan. Other potential celestial objects that could be home to aliens include carbon planets (hypothetical planets with more carbon than oxygen. Would be characterized by methane oceans and diamond mountains), neutron stars, gas giants, meteorites, and subsurface ocean planets. Ex- Ghidorah
Sub-Titans- A broad term for creatures much larger and stronger than most superspecies. The term is also sometimes applied to juvenile Titans that occupy similar niches to other Sub-Titans, only to rise up the energy pyramid as they mature into true Titans. These animals occupy the second highest levels of the trophic level, and so they live in smaller populations than superspecies below the energy pyramid. However, Sub-Titans do not possess the size and strength of Titans and most lack energy-based attacks. Ex- Ion Dragon, Frost Vark, Endopede, Spineprowler, Wart Dog, Murderfish, Warbat, Drownviper, Skull Devil, 1973 Kong, Suko, Snarehunter Queen, Margygr, Doug, Kraken, Giant Lemur, Mire Squid
Titans- The apex of life. Titans are a category of superspecies that possess great strength and power that allows them to significantly change the entire planet and the environment within a short amount of time. This means that their behavior and activities can greatly impact the majority of species on and in the planet across all biomes, for better or for worse. They are further classified as either protectors or destroyers based on what effects they have. Titans do not share common ancestry; different lineages have independently evolved into species that eventually morphed into Titans. Why certain lineages evolved into Titans over others is unknown, but it is speculated that there have been many other Titan species that are now extinct, possibly outcompeted by other more adaptable Titans. Titans occupy the highest trophic levels and have the smallest populations of all superspecies. In fact, most Titans are represented by only one individual, with an exception being Great Apes with more than 130 members. Though, more members of other Titan species may be roaming around in unexplored regions of the Hollow Earth. Ex- Godzilla, Mothra, Rodan, Ghidorah, Methuselah, Barb, Tiamat, Scylla, Kong, Skar King, Shimo, Amhuluk, Camazotz, Quetzacoatl, Na Kika, Mokele-Mbembe, Typhon, Sekhmet, Leviathan, Baphomet, Yamata No Orochi, Abaddon, Bunyip, Behemoth, Dagon, MUTO Prime
Mega-Titans- The apex of apexes. Mega-Titans are in a completely different weight class than the rest of the Titans, with even greater strength beyond Monarch's comprehension. No living specimens have been observed, but the fossil remains of these relics indicate that the Mega-Titans died out very early in Earth's evolutionary history, and morphological analysis shows that unlike the Titans, all Mega-Titans share a common ancestry. Mega-Titans appear to share many characteristics from mammals and reptiles. Most have a complex dentition with many different kinds of teeth like mammals, and they have tympanums (a thin membrane on the rear of the head), stapes (small bone between tympanum and skull), inner ear, and an eustachian tube connecting the middle ear to the mouth cavity, much like reptiles. It is currently being debated if this is just convergent evolution or if they were relatives to the offshoots of mammals or reptiles. Monarch unanimously rejects the theory that these traits were obtained via infection of the chimeric virus, as these creatures died out long before the first mammals and reptiles and their ancestors. Some say these attributes evolved independently, but others theorize that an offshoot of smaller, more adaptable Mega-Titans survived and eventually evolved into synapsids, but opponents point to the presence of branchial arches in recovered specimens, meaning at least some Mega-Titans had developed gills, to dispute the theory (Ok, ik there is no evidence of this in the lore, but I like to imagine and there is much we do not know about the Mega-Titans). Others even speculate that Godzilla and his kind are one of the last surviving Mega-Titans, pointing to the giant skull found in the Kong Temple. This skull, accepted by some to be a Mega-Titan, also has similar characteristics to the Gojira species, such as similar dentition. However, most scientists claim that this is not enough evidence to indicate ancestry, and with the skull now destroyed by the temple's destruction and no longer able to be studied, this cannot be corroborated. It is possible that the skull's owner was just an exceptionally large individual of a known Titan species or a new species of exceptionally large Titans. It is unknown how the Mega-Titans died out, but it is theorized that they were outcompeted by conventional Titans because they were more environmentally durable and adaptable, similarly to how Edicarian life was outcompeted by conventional eukaryotes. It is also believed that the Mega-Titans died out due to environmental factors, and their extinction gave way to the evolution of conventional Titans afterwards. Ex- Kong Temple Skull?, Bridge Skeleton, Giant Lair Ribs

Why would this canned coffee have canola oil, it’s ridiculous. This is intelligentsia coffee btw. They sell flavored RTD coffee and all the flavors I checked have this similar, if not the same, awful ingredient list