INPUT ARTICLE: Article: No matter how you put up your rug, you need to figure out the rug's orientation on the wall. For some rugs, it will not matter which side you put up. For others with an irregular pattern, the placement on the wall is very important. A casing is a long, banded strip of fabric that will secure the rod when the rug is mounted. Use a sturdy fabric, such as heavy cotton, linen, or cotton twill rug binding, for the mounting strip. This method evenly distributes the weight of the rug, and provides one of the most secure and safe ways to display your rug. Hanging this way can work for any size or height rug, but is best for heavier rugs. The mounting band should cover most of the length of the rug. Allow enough space on each end of the rug for the edge of the rod. The amount of space left on each edge of the rug will vary depending on the size of the rug, but it should be at least one or two inches. Lay the rod along the top edge of the back of the rug. Place the material for the mounting band over the rod, fitting it snugly against the rod. Mark the sewing line on each side of the band with pins or ink. Make sure the rod has room to slide in and out of the band; otherwise, the rod will not be able to be inserted. The width of the band shouldn't be very large. The mounting band should fit snugly around the rod. Try to catch at least two warp threads in each stitch to ensure a good support for the rug. Warp threads are "stretched vertically on the loom and are therefore made of stronger, coarser fibers than the weft threads." Warp threads are the ones found tightly stretched lengthwise on a tapestry. Heavy cotton button-hole thread should be used when sewing the casing to the rug. Make sure you sew the band in a level line across the back of the rug. A little variation won't hurt, but severe uneven sides can cause the hanging to the crooked. Additionally, having an uneven casing can cause sagging, which can damage your textile. You can sew one band across the entire length of the rug, or you can sew multiple bands as short as two feet along the back. Just make sure they are level and close together. Before you slip the rod into the newly sewn mounting strip, paint the wood or metal rod. This step prevents the rod from damaging the casing or rug with acids or rust. The rod should come with a mounting kit that includes hooks and screws. Drill the screws into the wall. Determine where the rug will be mounted. Since you are drilling into the wall, you want to make sure the placement is correct to avoid unnecessary holes. Measure the length of the rod on the back of your rug. The rod should be mounted at each end. Use a tape measure to measure the space on the wall that corresponds to the length of the rug you measured earlier. Mark each end on the wall. Before drilling the mounts into the wall, use a level to make sure the two hooks are even. If your rug is heavier, you will probably need a sturdier hook to hang it on. When hanging a heavy rug, you need to place the hooks along the studs in the wall for added support. You can easily find the studs in your wall with a stud finder. After detecting the studs, center the rug along two studs. Attach the hooks to the studs. The rug should slip easily onto the hooks and rest securely on the wall. If you are attaching the hooks to studs, you may need to sew multiple canvas strips into the back of your rug, leaving a small exposed space for the rod to rest on the hook since the hooks may not be at the end of the rod.

SUMMARY: Decide which side of the rug will be the top and bottom. Prepare the rug for a casing to be sewed along the back. Measure the length of material against the back of the rug. Measure the width of the material against the rod. Hand sew the band to the back of the rug. Paint the rod. Attach the rod mounts to the wall. Hang your rug.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Once you are bitten by a mosquito that is carrying dengue fever, the average time for symptoms to begin is four to seven days. While the average incubation period is from of four to seven days, you may experience symptoms as early as three days or as late as two weeks after being bitten. A high fever is the first symptom to appear. Fevers with dengue fever are high, ranging from 102F to 105F (38.9C to 40.6C). The high fever lasts for two to seven days, returns to normal or even a little below normal, then can rebound. You may develop a high fever again that can last for several more days. The initial symptoms that develop after the fever begins are generally non-specific, and are described as flu-like in nature. Common symptoms that occur after the fever begins include severe frontal headache, pain behind the eyes, severe joint and muscle pain, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, and a rash. Dengue fever was once called "break-bone fever" due to the severe pain that is sometimes felt in the joints and muscles. Other common symptoms caused by the virus can create hemodynamic changes, or changes that alter the flow of blood in the body. Examples of blood flow changes seen with dengue fever include nosebleeds, bleeding from the gums, and areas of bruising. Additional symptoms related to changes in blood flow may be evident by reddened areas in the eyes and a sore or inflamed throat. The rash usually begins three to four days after you developed the fever, can get better for one to two days, but then can come back. The initial rash often involves the facial area, and can appear as flushed skin or spotty and reddened areas. The rash does not itch. The second rash begins on the trunk area, then spreads to the face, the arms, and the legs. The second rash can last from two to three days. In some cases, a rash that is made of small dots, called petechiae, may appear anywhere on the body as the fever subsides. Other rashes that sometimes occur include an itchy rash on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet.

SUMMARY:
Expect an incubation period of four to seven days. Take your temperature. Watch for flu-like symptoms. Monitor for symptoms of unusual bleeding. Evaluate the rash.