The Benevolent Queendom of Divine Cervine History - 2016 July - August

July 1st, 2016

• There is a dearth of space for new houses. #331
• All major public areas are watched by police surveillance cameras. #021
• Illegal hunting is rife after veganism was recently made compulsory. #205
• Divine Cervine's Civil Rights fell from Average to Below Average.
• Space research funding has hit a recent high while several military bases are being closed down. #053
• The government seeks peaceful forum with terrorists. #222

July 2nd, 2016

• Divine Cervine is ranked 3,078th in the world and 108th in Lazarus for Highest Poor Incomes, with 126,041.3 Standard Monetary Units.
• The words 'private' and 'enterprise' must never appear in the same sentence. #152
• The Divine Cervinean Economy fell from Thriving to Very Strong.
• Rare art has become a significant factor in negotiating all foreign trade agreements. #492
• Tax-payers are funding ever more extravagant movie projects. #440
• The Divine Cervinean Economy rose from Very Strong to Thriving.
• Schools have extensive counseling programs for troubled students. #062

July 3rd, 2016

• Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Income Equality.
• Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Advanced Public Transport.
• The government has declared victoria over the cheese menace. #507
• Leather-clad individuals can be seen walking their slaves in public parks. #050
• Divine Cervine's Civil Rights rose from Below Average to Average.
• The nation's leading climatologists are investigating animal flatulence in efforts to reduce methane emissions. #495

July 4th, 2016

• Divine Cervine is ranked 9,370th in the world and 369th in Lazarus for Most Subsidized Industry, scoring 6,915.34 on the Gilded Widget Scale.
• Companies struggle to cover for the hordes of employees on parental leave. #304
• Divine Cervine's Civil Rights rose from Average to Good.
• Invasive drug testing is now performed at elementary school sports days. #493
• Purple fairy deer is one of the most popular forenames in Divine Cervine. #258

July 5th, 2016

• Divine Cervine's free colleges struggle to maintain standards in the face of overwhelming demand. #093
• In a baffling press conference Queen Arbeaone proudly dismantled a broken door. #503
• The government pours millions of luminous orbs into rehabilitation programs annually. #058 lowers Inclusiveness 331.92 → 331.43 -0.15%
• Birth rates have hit an all-time low. #364

July 6th, 2016

• Divine Cervine is ranked 690th in the world and 29th in Lazarus for Most Extensive Public Healthcare, scoring 13,569.72 on the Theresa-Nightingale Rating.
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July 7th, 2016

• Divine Cervine has one of the largest offshore wind farms in the world. #263
• All forms of advertising are banned. #104 There has been no effect on the economy as a result.
• The national guard is mobilized whenever a mother gets separated from her child at the mall. #341
• A vast monorail network carries people all over the country. #083

July 8th, 2016

• Divine Cervine is ranked 12,486th in the world and 482nd in Lazarus for Most Scientifically Advanced, scoring 229.78 on the Kurzweil Singularity Index.
• The new national mascot has to be wheeled onto the field of play. #385
• Angry crowds formed yesterday around government offices in Divine Cervine, demanding the reinstatement of free and fair elections. #125 dismissed
• Heavy industry must go to expensive lengths to dispose of waste. #156
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July 9th, 2016

• Almost all of Divine Cervine's water is piped into the country from abroad for exorbitant prices. #264
• The Divine Cervinean Economy rose from Thriving to Powerhouse.
• Queen Arbeaone's mistress is the belle at many state balls. #417 no effect, headline "Old Man Yells At Cloud"
• Libraries are now installed with jacuzzis and mini-bars. #099
• Students are known to arrive at school in their pyjamas. #121

July 10th, 2016

• Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Developed.
• The nation has an international reputation for compassion. #036
• Mathematicians are hated by children across the country. #474 lowers Niceness 80.71 → 80.59, lowers Cheerfulness 70.86 → 70.57
• Retirement homes are often fitted with luxurious suites. #122
• Criminals and college students are taking an interest in the government's new weed-killing program. #505

July 11th, 2016

• Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Highest Average Incomes.
• The endangered saltwater humpback purple fairy deer is only seen in captivity programs. #547
• Every new building project has to undergo a five-year environmental impact study before it can go ahead. #548 lowers Eco-Friendliness, Economy
• Public footpaths are being slowly eroded by the burgeoning number of ramblers. #195 lowers Civil Rights now? 62.77 → 62.05 -1.1%

July 12th, 2016

• Children as young as six shock their parents by coming out of the closet. #365
• The government funds large training centres to turn purple fairy deer into functioning members of society. #133
• The mining industry has taken a hit from tighter environmental regulations. #049

July 13th, 2016

• Military funding has been stripped back. #014
• The latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller. #003
• Divine Cervine's Civil Rights rose from Good to Very Good.
• Several underground organisations in Divine Cervine have recently been spreading discontent throughout the populace about not being able to vote. #177 dismissed

July 14th, 2016

• Divine Cervine is ranked 207th in the world and 16th in Lazarus for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 23,769.92 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.
• Every workday begins with group therapy. #496
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July 15th, 2016

• The nation is currently revamping its entire education system. #064
• Educators and parents alike are allowing children to view the internet again after violent videos were purged. #550
• Divine Cervine's Civil Rights fell from Very Good to Good.

July 16th, 2016

• The Finance Ministry posts hourly updates on where taxpayer money is spent. #551
• Veteran cops reminisce over their heavy armor days. #455
• Divine Cervine's Civil Rights rose from Good to Very Good.
• The government is giving peace a chance. #312

July 17th, 2016

• Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Developed.
• Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Highest Average Incomes.
• Anti-government web sites are springing up. #037
• People take government jobs for the frequent flier miles. #278 lowers Income Equality 97.65 → 97.07 -0.59%
• Book Publishing facilities are being turned into purple fairy deer habitats. #459
• The "Underwear of Women in Power" issue of The The Enchanted Wildwood of Sacred Fauna Times is sold out. #275
• Divine Cervine's Political Freedoms rose from Good to Very Good.

July 18th, 2016

• Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Largest Governments.
• Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Cheerful Citizens.
• Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Lowest Crime Rates.
• Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Nudest.
• People faint regularly as they get stuck with compulsory vaccinations. #092
• Divine Cervine's soft-touch approach to diplomacy has made it known as the 'push-over' of the region. #237
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July 19th, 2016

• Divine Cervine is ranked 2,405th in the world and 72nd in Lazarus for Most Secular, with 73.99 Atheism Rate.
• The government is ignoring the latest terrorist atrocities in The Enchanted Wildwood of Sacred Fauna for fear of causing a fuss. #423
• There has been a rapid increase of noise complaints over the sound of buzzing bees. #441 lowers Economy 90.38 → 87.12 -3.6%
• The Divine Cervinean Economy fell from Powerhouse to Thriving.
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July 20th, 2016

• It is illegal to make racist remarks in public. #022
• Divine Cervine's Political Freedoms fell from Very Good to Good.
• Anti-government political posters adorn every building like wallpaper. #207
• Divine Cervine's Political Freedoms rose from Good to Excellent.

July 21st, 2016

• Artists are pillars of society. #124
• Citizens applying for their first jobs face fierce competition from the homeless. #251
• The government seizes private property for the 'good of the people'. #216 lowers Economy 87.12 → 85.00 -2.4%
• UFO sightings are listed daily in the morning news. #081

July 22nd, 2016

• All beauty contests have been banned. #101
• Pharmacies close down as medicinal drugs are sold freely by the government. #107 Economy 89.00 → 85.00 -4.5%
• Betting pennies on games of Go Fish is considered deviant. #371

July 23rd, 2016

• Divine Cervine is ranked 571st in the world and 19th in Lazarus for Longest Average Lifespans, with 92.67 Years.
• The arms industry has been shut down in a surge of pacifism. #137
• Space shuttles regularly launch rubbish into space. #097
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July 24th, 2016

• Divine Cervine is ranked 10,111th in the world and 440th in Lazarus for Most Subsidized Industry, scoring 6,664.67 on the Gilded Widget Scale.
• Rare art has become a significant factor in negotiating all foreign trade agreements. #492 lowers Culture 205.00 → 203.00 -0.98%
• Young children are learning advanced physics to scientifically disprove the existence of Santa Claus. #556
• The mob and the police have recently had numerous clashes in the back alleys of Divine Cervine's cities due to the government's steadfast anti-casino stance. #108
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July 25th, 2016

• Divine Cervine is ranked 1,495th in the world and 78th in Lazarus for Lowest Crime Rates, with 135.24 Law-abiding Acts Per Hour.
• A ban on unsolicited cold calling in all forms is in effect. #112
• There's a shortage of swinging hot spots as land development grinds to a halt. #138
• Children are brainwashed at a young age to accept "Love and peace!" as a way of life. #190
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July 26th, 2016

• Divine Cervine is ranked 8,399th in the world and 306th in Lazarus for Most Developed, scoring 83.14 on the Human Development Index.
• Wind farms are erected on shuttered oil platforms. #346
• Refugees from other nations are flocking to Divine Cervine's border. #047
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July 27th, 2016

• Divine Cervine is ranked 14,675th in the world and 612th in Lazarus for Nudest, with 215.5 Cheeks Per Square Mile.
• Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Income Equality.
• Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Developed.
• Aeroplanes have been converted into housing units after all air travel was outlawed. #248
• Town nameplates frequently raise giggles from passing tourists. #554
• Groups of government workers are declared protected tribes if they venture too deep into the Capitol. #490
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July 28th, 2016

• Divine Cervine is ranked 15,247th in the world and 652nd in Lazarus for Highest Average Incomes, with 131,840.73 Standard Monetary Units.
• Public intoxication has decreased ever since fraternities were banned. #434
• Government buildings are being cleansed for anything that might have racist connotations. #464
• Divine Cervine's Political Freedoms fell from Excellent to Very Good.
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July 29th, 2016

• Droves of former desperados are applying to join the border police. #321
• Research grant proposals read like political diatribes. #523
• Divine Cervine's soft-touch approach to diplomacy has made it known as the 'push-over' of the region. #237
• High-income earners pay a 100% tax rate. #018

July 30th, 2016

• Divine Cervine is ranked 1,412th in the world and 53rd in Lazarus for Largest Governments, scoring 51.29 on the Bureaucratic Comprehensiveness Rating Scale Index.
• Tourists from around the world come to visit the country's famous rainforests. #023
• Park rangers struggle to deal with a rash of stolen pic-a-nic baskets. #557
• Every week is blindness awareness week. #558 increases Wealth Gaps 1.02 → 1.03 +0.98%, lowers Income Equality 97.77 → 97.53 -0.25%
• Conductors wield diamond-encrusted batons to fit in with their freshly gilded surroundings. #293

July 31st, 2016

• Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Highest Average Tax Rates.
• Angry crowds formed yesterday around government offices in Divine Cervine, demanding the reinstatement of free and fair elections. #125 dismissed
• Invading armies are given hard glares for their cheek. #244
• Animal liberationists receive government funding to break into animal research labs. #502
• Police drones follow every suspected Peeping Tom. #528 lowers Civil Rights 68.31 → 66.72 -2.3%

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August 1st, 2016

• Thomas the Spank Engine is the most popular and controversial children's show in the nation. #516
• Any citizen who cries is immediately assigned a psychiatrist. #394
• Several underground organisations in Divine Cervine have recently been spreading discontent throughout the populace about not being able to vote. #177 dismissed

August 2nd, 2016

• Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Cultured.
• Graffiti graces every city's streets. #114
• Dog breeding has been banned in accordance with recent animal experimentation laws. #162
• The constant playing of Merry Birthday on Divine Cervinean radio has led to calls for the song to be classified as a crime against humanity. #500
• Pro-democracy regime change has been avoided. #359

August 3rd, 2016

• Reporters often lose their jobs over fact-checking errors. #178

August 4th, 2016

• Parents live in fear of governmental 'child protection' squads. #148
• Retirement homes are often fitted with luxurious suites. #122

August 5th, 2016

• Divine Cervine is ranked 1,370th in the world and 56th in Lazarus for Largest Governments, scoring 51.62 on the Bureaucratic Comprehensiveness Rating Scale Index.
• The nation has opened its arms to an influx of refugees. #035
• The number of students attending university has reached a record high. #209
• Euthanasia is legal. #028
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August 6th, 2016

• Student athletes gaze forlornly at abandoned purple fairy deerball fields. #415
• Criminals and college students are taking an interest in the government's new weed-killing program. #505
• 'A is for Annulment' is a popular children's song. #236

August 7th, 2016

• Divine Cervine is ranked 229th in the world and 6th in Lazarus for Most Compassionate Citizens, scoring 134.28 on the Kitten Softness Rating.
• Most of the nation's wealthy aristocrats are dentists. #167
• School plays were recently banned due to concerns of child endangerment. #501
• Census workers struggle to account for the rapidly increasing number of citizens to tabulate. #491
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August 8th, 2016

• The nation has an international reputation for compassion. #036
• Suburban backyards are seized by the government and turned into national parks. #457
• All forms of advertising are banned. #104
• Young girls and senior citizens alike can be spotted wearing colourful short shorts. #504
• Badminton was recently banned due to 'unacceptable violence' inherent to the game. #239

August 9th, 2016

• Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Nudest.
• Organ donation is compulsory. #026
• Politicians constantly ring their voters to remind them how good a job they're doing. #289
• An increasing percentage of the population's youth have homosexual parents. #218

August 10th, 2016

• Businesses are forced to bring all work back within the nation's borders. #305
• The nation is ravaged by daily union strikes. #016

August 11th, 2016

• The national guard is mobilized whenever a mother gets separated from her child at the mall. #341
• Welfare funding has recently gone through the roof. #164

August 12th, 2016

• Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Cultured.
• Citizens wishing to leave the country must surrender half their wealth to the government. #283
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August 13th, 2016

• Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Income Equality.
• The words 'private' and 'enterprise' must never appear in the same sentence. #152
• Census workers struggle to account for the rapidly increasing number of citizens to tabulate. #491
• Popular cartoon characters frequently appear in government-sponsored PSAs reminding students to say no to drugs. #565
• Drills and shovels have been banned as the government cracks down on any means of fracking. #449

August 14th, 2016

• The Divine Cervinean Arts Council pays teenagers to sit through opera performances. #478

August 15th, 2016

• Divine Cervine is ranked 1,333rd in the world and 68th in Lazarus for Lowest Crime Rates, with 138.65 Law-abiding Acts Per Hour.
• Super Barry Brothers is the most popular video game in the nation. #485
• The government spends more on chasing distant comets than on basic infrastructure. #419
• The "Underwear of Women in Power" issue of The The Enchanted Wildwood of Sacred Fauna Times is sold out. #275
• Divine Cervine's Political Freedoms rose from Very Good to Excellent.
• Noises louder than a whisper have been prohibited by law. #338

August 16th, 2016

• Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Developed.
• The nation is currently revamping its entire education system. #064
• Students are known to arrive at school in their pyjamas. #121
• Pro-democracy regime change has been avoided. #359

August 17th, 2016

• Almost all of Divine Cervine's water is piped into the country from abroad for exorbitant prices. #264
• The Divine Cervinean Economy rose from Thriving to Powerhouse.
• Invasive drug testing is now performed at elementary school sports days. #493

August 18th, 2016

• Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Subsidized Industry.
• Conductors wield diamond-encrusted batons to fit in with their freshly gilded surroundings. #293
• Illegal hunting is rife after veganism was recently made compulsory. #205 lowers Civil Rights 67.44 → 61.85, Intelligence 135.46 → 134.87
• Divine Cervine's Civil Rights fell from Very Good to Good.
• Prime real estate is devoted to wind farms and solar energy generators. #069

August 19th, 2016

• Divine Cervine is ranked 109th in the world and 2nd in Lazarus for Most Inclusive, scoring 353.77 on the Mandela-Wollstonecraft Non-Discrimination Index.
• The Enchanted Wildwood of Sacred Fauna has become the number one destination for urban exploration in Lazarus. #518
• The nation has welcomed its expats back with open arms. #226
• Educators and parents alike are allowing children to view the internet again after violent videos were purged. #550
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August 20th, 2016

• The government is ignoring the latest terrorist atrocities in The Enchanted Wildwood of Sacred Fauna for fear of causing a fuss. #423
• The Finance Ministry posts hourly updates on where taxpayer money is spent. #551
• Citizens are expected to be proficient in at least five languages. #115

August 21st, 2016

• Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Least Corrupt Governments.
• Divine Cervine's children are widely acknowledged as the most foul-mouthed in the region. #013
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August 22nd, 2016

• Divine Cervine is ranked 2,739th in the world and 87th in Lazarus for Most Secular, with 74.49 Atheism Rate.
• Mantis shrimp studies is academia's fastest growing field. #373
• Birth rates have hit an all-time low. #364
• Workers have seized control of the economy. #339
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August 23rd, 2016

• Same-sex marriages are increasingly common. #001
• The government is using tax revenues to provide jobs for the poor. #255
• Leather-clad individuals can be seen walking their slaves in public parks. #050
• Divine Cervine's Civil Rights rose from Good to Very Good.
• Divine Cervine gained the banner Open for Business by helping people do business.
• Divine Cervine gained the banner Starting Out by combining civil rights with a healthy economy.

August 24th, 2016

• Divine Cervine is ranked 1,927th in the world and 67th in Lazarus for Highest Poor Incomes, with 144,776.29 Standard Monetary Units.
• When people ask what the difference is between politicians and lawyers they are referred to document c15(iv) section 14.1 subsection 3.2 of the Jan 2015 political category definition guidance codes. #567
• Children as young as six shock their parents by coming out of the closet. #365
• Divine Cervine is ranked 1st in Lazarus for Most Inclusive.
• Debates on whether toilet seats should be left up or down are increasingly commonplace. #538 lowers Civil Rights 64.92 → 64.62 -0.46%
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August 25th, 2016

• Divine Cervine is ranked 1,918th in the world and 68th in Lazarus for Highest Poor Incomes, with 144,877.56 Standard Monetary Units.
• The latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller. #003
• Student athletes gaze forlornly at abandoned purple fairy deerball fields. #415
• Divine Cervine is notorious for its citizens' infidelity. #175
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August 26th, 2016

• Divine Cervine is ranked 374th in the world and 11th in Lazarus for Most Popular Tourist Destinations, with 2,926.88 Tourists Per Hour.
• Citizens can be frequently spotted going about their business stark naked. #008
• Long arduous trials are held for the most trivial of offences. #131
• Divine Cervine's Political Freedoms fell from Excellent to Very Good.
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August 27th, 2016

• Young children are learning advanced physics to scientifically disprove the existence of Santa Claus. #556
• Betting pennies on games of Go Fish is considered deviant. #371

August 28th, 2016

• Students memorise knock-knock jokes for their mandatory twice-a-term Comedy Examinations. #522
• There has been a series of riots between local cannibals and health food advocates. #088

August 29th, 2016

• Town nameplates frequently raise giggles from passing tourists. #554
• The government's official stance on religion is that it is so very silly. #243

August 30th, 2016

• Divine Cervine is ranked 75th in the world and 4th in Lazarus for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 22,313.38 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.
• The mob and the police have recently had numerous clashes in the back alleys of Divine Cervine's cities due to the government's steadfast anti-casino stance. #108
• The new Refuse Hills housing development is under construction. #342
• Reporters often lose their jobs over fact-checking errors. #178
• Divine Cervine's Civil Rights fell from Very Good to Good.

August 31st, 2016

• Divine Cervine is ranked 4,092nd in the world and 196th in Lazarus for Most Advanced Public Transport, scoring 6,771.8 on the Societal Mobility Rating.
• Noises louder than a whisper have been prohibited by law. #338
• Rare art has become a significant factor in negotiating all foreign trade agreements. #492 lowers Culture 206.00 → 204.00 -0.97%
• Divine Cervine published "The Benevolent Queendom of Divine Cervine History - 2016 September - October" (Factbook: History).