Write an article based on this "Build a trap for a leprechaun. Make a trap out of a cylinder. Make the trap shiny. Put a trinket inside the trap to draw in the leprechaun. Spot where the leprechaun has been there."
article: Because they are said to be little people, you could build a trap for a leprechaun out of a shoe box. Either way, choose something small. Make a trap door in it. Or prop it up with a dowel that you glue to it. In addition to a shoebox, you could use anything small, such as a clean can, a paper towel roll, a bag, a net, or an old shoe. You could also put honey inside the trap so the leprechaun will get stuck inside the trap. Cut a hole in the top of the shoebox, and cover it with a small piece of felt. You will place your bait on top of the felt. When the leprechaun snatches it, the leprechaun will fall down the hole and into the box. You could use a cookie can or oatmeal cylindrical container instead, cover it in scrapbook paper, and prop a cardboard ladder up the side. If the leprechaun enters this vault, he won't be able to get out. Put two holes in either side of the cylinder at the top and put a toothpick or other small stick through each end. Tape a perfect circle you make out of construction paper to the skewer. This will make a swinging trap door. Since leprechauns are drawn to shiny things, you could wrap the top of the leprechaun trap with tin foil. You could also paint it gold. Sprinkle it with glitter and other shiny decorations that will appeal to a leprechaun. Some people paint their leprechaun traps green in honor of the leprechauns' native Ireland. Decorate the trap with Irish symbols the leprechaun will like. Four-leaf clovers and rainbows may attract the leprechaun. Since leprechauns are tied to gold, that's a good choice for bait. Try an earring. Gold coins are said to make good bait for leprechauns. You can buy gold foil covered chocolate coins at candy stores. As for food and drink, leprechauns like whiskey and dandelion tea. They live in the wild, so they eat nuts and mushrooms. Put the box in a corner and wait for the leprechaun to take the bait. Time your trap right. Folklore holds that leprechauns are very active the night before St. Patrick's Day (March 17). Go looking for secluded spots around the yard. Leprechauns like to use rocky places, caves, holes and other hidden areas to live and make their shoes. How do you know if you trap snagged a curious leprechaun? A trail of green or gold glitter may be spotted leading into and out of the trap. Perhaps a leprechaun would leave a trail of Lucky Charms cereal if you really want to get creative. The leprechaun might turn a nearby cup of milk green with green food coloring or leave tiny footprints around.A leprechaun is no taller than 2 feet (0.6m) 6 inches (75cm),so his feet are smaller than most human footprints.

Write an article based on this "Pick a number with your assistant. Come up with a coded gesture, and let someone else ask the questions. Name words instead of pointing to objects. Try to guess without any code at all!"
article: Instead of using the "black object" method, tell your assistant that the seventh object you point to will always be the right answer. Of course, you can do this for any number, but choosing something higher than five to make it less obvious to your audience. To really impress your audience, let a volunteer point at objects instead. Arrange a signal in advance with your assistant to let them know when the right object was selected. For instance, tap your foot lightly, blink rapidly, or scratch your arm when the volunteer points at the right object. Suspicious audience members might look at you during the game, so this is a difficult method to pull off. Stand behind the audience members if possible, and make other small motions that aren't part of the code to mislead your audience. An assistant who can distract the audience's attention is even better for pulling off this version of the game. Have them crack jokes, stretch, or pretend to think hard about each question, all while looking for your signal out of the corner of their eye. Come up with a "rule" for which words are "good," but don't let anyone else know the rule. The rule can be "words that end with T are good," "words with two vowels in a row are good," "words with a SH sound are good" anything you can think of. All other words are "bad." Have your audience say words aloud, then tell them whether each word is good or bad. Your audience members should try to guess just by naming words; ask them not to guess at the rule aloud, so that other people who haven't figured it out yet can keep guessing. Even if you don't believe in actual "psychic" abilities, you might be able to guess when someone is lying or telling the truth through their tone of voice or body language. Pick a close family member or friend, since you are more familiar with talking to them, and watch them closely. Have them say "I'm thinking of __." while looking at you, and try to figure out when they are lying based on their facial expressions, movements, and tone of voice. Most psychologists and other researchers do not believe in the existence of "Extra-Sensory Perception" or other mysterious abilities that transmit thoughts, but there are plenty of studies on that topic if you're interested in learning more.

Write an article based on this "Familiarize yourself with local laws/codes. Call animal control. Call the police. Pursue legal action."
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Involving the authorities should be your last recourse for a barking dog, because it is likely to take a good bit of time and effort to secure an acceptable resolution, and is sure to make your relationship with your neighbor uncomfortable at best and quite possibly openly hostile. But, if you have exhausted other options and/or see no alternative, make sure you know your rights and how to assert them. Some municipalities have specific codes regarding barking dogs, while others include it within nuisance or noise ordinances. Within a single metropolitan area, local codes can vary widely, so contact your local government authority for clarification. If you and your neighbor are both part of a neighborhood association, there may be codes that cover barking dogs. Similarly, if you are renters (especially if you have the same landlord), look into the terms of your lease. Some municipalities may provide, or be able to refer you to, mediation services (binding or non-binding) to keep such disputes out of the courts. Contact your local government, district attorney's office, or small claims court to inquire. The days of the dog catcher coming around unannounced and snatching up problem dogs is over, but your local animal control service may be able to intervene for you. Contact the service to find out whether it handles nuisance barking, or whether you need to involve the police first. You may need to be persistent in your calls and/or be able to provide evidence that the dog is a nuisance for animal control to act. Call animal control right away if the dog is barking because it is in pain, has trapped itself in a small area, has tangled its chain, or is otherwise unable to access water. Contact the owner first if you are comfortable doing so, but don't ignore a suffering dog that is not receiving proper care. Involving the police will usually either immediately escalate or immediately resolve the situation. Your amount of preparation beforehand may well make the difference. Once you make yourself familiar with the relevant dog/noise/nuisance ordinance(s) in your area, call the non-emergency police number to report a violation. Unless your local police uses the emergency number (such as 911) for all calls, do not call it to make a barking dog complaint. It is conceivable that you may be cited for misuse of the emergency line. Many police departments and other services require you to prove that the barking is extreme before they can take action. Here is where your record-keeping log book, recordings, statements from other neighbors, etc. can prove invaluable in supporting your claim. Once the police are involved, your neighbor may feel besieged and try to frame the issue as a dispute between neighbors, in which you are primarily at fault for some reason. This is why it is essential to never give him ammunition to use against you by making threats, shouting, swearing, accosting the dog in any way, etc. If you need to go to court to prove a noise/nuisance violation, come prepared with the evidence you have gathered. Calmly and clearly establish your case. You may be able to sue your neighbor in small claims court for causing you loss of enjoyment of your home and property. You're not going to strike it rich this way (and may even end up losing money in the process), but if you provide a clear, strong case supported by documented evidence, you may be able to get your neighbor to finally quiet that dog. If you find that the local laws regarding nuisance dogs are lacking in your area, start a petition and contact your elected leaders.