INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Put the prepared mayonnaise and hot sauce in a glass bowl and whisk together, vigorously, until evenly combined.  One very popular spicy mayo is made with sriracha. Keep in mind, many people may find this chili sauce to be extremely spicy. Taste test after you mix your mayo up to determine if you should add more chili, or perhaps water it down by adding more mayo. Keep whisking until the ingredients are completely combined. There should be no streaks of hot sauce running through the mayo. Instead, the color should be completely uniform. Drizzle the lemon juice into the spicy mayo and whisk well to combine.  Lemon juice is not necessary, but if you sample the spicy mayo and decide that it is too hot for your preference, adding a little lemon juice can help cut down on some of the heat. Since the lemon juice will be harder to see than the hot sauce, you will need to make a rough estimate about whether or not the juice has been completely mixed in. Do this by mixing it in for approximately as long as you mixed in the hot sauce. Cover your new condiment with plastic wrap or a lid and leave it in your refrigerators until you are ready to use it.  The finished mayo will be a little thinner than standard mayo. If using the spicy mayo for sushi, you can pipe it through a pastry bag or a plastic bag with a small hole in the bottom. Squeeze a thin drizzle or trail of spicy mayo over the dish to spread the heat.

SUMMARY: Whisk together the hot sauce and mayo. Add lemon juice, if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: First, obtain a piece of plywood, then cut it to the width you want your finished sign to be. The employees at your local home improvement store can help you with this. They can also cut the wood to length if you know how long you want the finished sign to be. You can also cut the sign yourself using a hand saw, circular saw, or miter saw. Be sure to take safety precautions, such as by wearing gloves and polycarbonate goggles. Draw diagonal lines from about 5 in (13 cm) down the longer ends to the center point with a pencil. Once you've drawn your arrow lines, erase and adjust as necessary before cutting.  You can cut your arrow lines at your local home improvement store or at home. The measurements vary depending on your sign. Adjust your lines as needed to make them even. If you don’t want to cut the wood, you can also simply draw an arrow on the sign! All you need is a single piece of fine-grit sandpaper. Lightly rub down the entire board. It should feel smooth to the touch. If you notice any rough spots, go over them with a 60 to 80 medium-grit sandpaper, followed by the fine-grit sandpaper. Put on rubber gloves before handling a commercial wood stainer. Stir the stainer with a brush, then paint it onto the wood. Go over the entire surface in short, even strokes. Stainer gives wood a dark, refined color that goes well with the lighter colors prevalent at weddings. Read the manufacturer’s instructions to find out how long you need to wait. Make sure you set the sign aside so it isn't disturbed. Paint on the stainer the same way you did before. You will need to wait another 2 days for the sign to dry. Set it aside in a safe spot, then use your down time to assemble your design. An easy way to create a pointed sign is with the printed transfer method. In this, you create your design in a word document on the computer. Directional signs usually use just 1 word, so keep your sign simple. Make the word the same size as your sign. Tape the design paper on top of your sign. All you need is a sharp pencil to finish transferring the design. Trace around all the letters. Press firmly, but don’t let the pencil break through the paper. White chalk markers are contrast well against stained wood, but you can try other colors. Remove the papers from the sign, then use the marker to trace around the letters. Then color them in to finish the design. Your sign should look pretty vibrant now. You usually don’t need to add any extra decorations here. Keep it simple so everyone realizes the sign is guiding them.

SUMMARY: Cut the wood to size. Trace and cut lines on the end of the wood to create the arrow shape. Sand the wood with 120 to 180 fine-grit sandpaper. Color the wood using a wood stainer. Let the stainer dry for up to 2 days. Apply another coat of stainer if you want a darker sign. Print your design on a computer if you want a stenciled look. Transfer your stencil onto the sign using a sharp pencil or draw your design directly on the sign. Color in the letters using a chalk marker.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Anyone who has ever had a broken bone and worn a cast knows, sometimes you just can’t scratch an itch. One way to get some relief is to scratch someplace else on your body. This little mind trick relieves your body’s desire to scratch without further inflaming the mosquito bite.  You can try scratching near the itch, such as in a large circle around the bite. Be careful not to touch it by mistake! Alternatively, you can scratch someplace completely different, like the top of your head or the bottom of your feet. Repeat this any time you feel compelled to scratch. Instead of scratching, you can get some relief by gently patting the mosquito bite. A few light taps may be all that you need to sooth the itch and prevent scratching. If that doesn't work, you may try a slightly more intense pat. Eventually, you may even choose to slap the bite.  Wait a few moments after patting before you increase the intensity of your pats. It may take a few moments for the pat to work. Repeat this anytime you feel compelled to scratch. One of the simplest ways to stop yourself from scratching is just to get your mind off of it. Do anything that can get your mind off the itch. The best activities will be things that involve your hands. That way, you’ll be less likely to scratch absentmindedly.  Play tennis. Do a crossword puzzle. Bake oatmeal cookies. Meditation has been an effective treatment for relieving itchiness caused by psoriasis. Use it to stop scratching your mosquito bites. Instead of focusing on the itch, simply close your eyes, take some deep breaths, and try not to think about anything. Set a timer and try to do this for five minutes at a time.  Look for guided meditations online, if you would enjoy some guidance. Or put on some soothing music to help you relax. Putting socks on your hands is an easy way to remind yourself not to scratch. Even if you do scratch while the socks are on your hands, you won’t be able to do much damage.  You can make a sock puppet playhouse, and play with socks on your hands. This is good for children because it distracts them from their bites and focuses their attention on the game. Sealing the bite off from air can help reduce itchiness. Apply a piece of scotch tape onto your mosquito bite to accomplish this. Using scotch tape has the added benefit of preventing inadvertent touching, scratching, or irritation. It will be helpful for you to clean the affected area before applying the tape.  Remove the scotch tape and repeat two to three times per day. Regular scotch tape will work best, but packing tape is a good option, too. Avoid using duct tape, as it can irritate your skin.

SUMMARY:
Scratch yourself near the itch. Pat the bite. Distract yourself. Use meditation. Put socks on your hands. Use scotch tape.