Category: Democratic Socialists | ||
Civil Rights: Average |
Economy: Frightening |
Political Freedoms: Good |
Regional Influence: Shoeshiner
Location: Lazarus
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The Benevolent Queendom of Divine Cervine History - 2017 July - August
2017
July - August
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July 1st, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 2,432nd in the world and 136th in Lazarus for Most Advanced Law Enforcement, scoring 11,826.76 on the Orwell Orderliness Index.
The Museum of Soybeans is the cultural heart of the nation. #581
In a baffling press conference Queen Arbeaone proudly dismantled a broken door. #503
Sections of the police receive paramilitary training. #455
Pro-democracy regime change has been avoided. #359
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July 2nd, 2017
- The latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller. #003
Consumption of cat memes has skyrocketed. #353
Fashion magazine covers finally display realistic body images following photo-manipulation becoming illegal. #613
July 3rd, 2017
- Workers have seized control of the economy. #339
Queen Arbeaone panders to nontraditional families. #432
Community-designed sword prostheses are becoming dangerously common. #709
July 4th, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 63rd in the world and 3rd in Lazarus for Most Advanced Public Education, scoring 38,412.27 on the Edu-tellignceฎ Test Score.
Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Publishing Industry.
Sullen teenagers in bright orange 'community payback' onesies can be seen picking litter at the roadside. #543
Droves of former desperados are applying to join the border police. #321
School plays were recently banned due to concerns of child endangerment. #501
Authorities are looking for a stool pigeon to rat out who is stealing food from pigeon toilets. #758
The Finance Ministry posts hourly updates on where taxpayer money is spent. #551
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July 5th, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 63rd in the world and 3rd in Lazarus for Most Advanced Public Education, scoring 38,439.92 on the Edu-tellignceฎ Test Score.
The government seeks peaceful forum with terrorists. #222
Census workers struggle to account for the rapidly increasing number of citizens to tabulate. #491
Tax-payers are funding ever more extravagant movie projects. #440
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July 6th, 2017
- Some Divine Cervinean athletes have defected to Blackacre after being denied the chance to compete in international sporting events. #573
Thomas the Spank Engine is the most popular and controversial children's show in the nation. #516
The national anthem is a rather effective sleeping aid. #633
July 7th, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 1,648th in the world and 71st in Lazarus for Most Advanced Public Transport, scoring 8,408.77 on the Societal Mobility Rating.
Drills and shovels have been banned as the government cracks down on any means of fracking. #449
Advertisements for jobs in the sciences run in fashion magazines. #548
High school boys are required to pass vigorous self-mastery and sensitivity training to graduate. #504
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July 8th, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 124th in the world and 2nd in Lazarus for Longest Average Lifespans, with 95.86 Years.
The nation's war memorials are being torn down and replaced with peace gardens. #378
School children asked "what is two times two?" are likely to form a symposium to discuss how different answers make them feel. #668
Shelters struggle to keep up with the endless intake of stray animals. #431
Betting pennies on games of Go Fish is considered deviant. #371
While effusively praising Divine Cervines leadership and bowing repeatedly, a delegation has humbly requested that the government take a more modernistic view in the future. #011 dismissed
July 9th, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 14th in the world and 1st in Lazarus for Most Inclusive, scoring 553.45 on the Mandela-Wollstonecraft Non-Discrimination Index.
The nation is ravaged by daily union strikes. #016
100-year-old politicians are now a thing of the past. #639 lowers Inclusiveness 553.45 → 553.35
High-income earners pay a 100% tax rate. #018
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July 10th, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 28th in the world and 2nd in Lazarus for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 26,758.57 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.
Political talk shows often have children as guests whenever they need commentary on world religions. #598
Divine Cervine was reclassified from Democratic Socialists to a Scandinavian Liberal Paradise.
Most of the nation's wealthy aristocrats are dentists. #167
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July 11th, 2017
- There's never enough space in space. #754
Maxtopian villagers starve by the time Divine Cervinean officials even file the appropriate paperwork needed to help them. #654
Terrorists are on a first name basis with the officials that stamp their passports. #670
July 13th, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 187th in the world and 7th in Lazarus for Highest Average Tax Rates, with 103.38 Effective Tax Rate.
Cub scouts are being asked to hand in their woggles as the state withdraws funding for scouting. #642
Invasive drug testing is now performed at elementary school sports days. #493
Illegal hunting is rife after veganism was recently made compulsory. #205
Divine Cervine was reclassified from a Scandinavian Liberal Paradise to Democratic Socialists. lowers Civil Rights 72.48 → 68.67 -5.3%
The most penniless demographics have by far the highest number of researchers per capita. #763
Animal liberationists receive government funding to break into animal research labs. #502
July 14th, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 4,387th in the world and 195th in Lazarus for Highest Average Incomes, with 203,829.82 Standard Monetary Units.
Refugees from other nations are flocking to Divine Cervine's border. #047
Relations with Dเgu๓ have warmed from frosty to chilly. #610
Elderly citizens regularly buy posh multimillion-luminous orb mansions. #127
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July 15th, 2017
- All beauty contests have been banned. #101 increases Death Rate 15.96 → 15.97 +0.06%
July 16th, 2017
- Badminton was recently banned due to 'unacceptable violence' inherent to the game. #239
Invading armies are given hard glares for their cheek. #244
Super Barry Brothers is the most popular video game in the nation. #485
July 17th, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 260th in the world and 9th in Lazarus for Lowest Crime Rates, with 193.86 Law-abiding Acts Per Hour.
Nude art is becoming wildly popular. #052
The government officially wants you to slow down and speak more clearly. #644
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July 18th, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 15,177th in the world and 419th in Lazarus for Most Influential, scoring 1,579 on the Soft Power Disbursement Rating.
UFO sightings are listed daily in the morning news. #081
Flu research is commonly shut down for fear of creating a superbug. #708
The nation grinds to a halt for afternoon tea. #768
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July 19th, 2017
- The latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller. #003
The WhoTube comments section has gone strangely quiet. #636
Divine Cervine's Civil Rights fell from Excellent to Very Good.
Children as young as six shock their parents by coming out of the closet. #365
July 20th, 2017
- Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Publishing Industry.
Burning twigs to keep warm while lost in the wild is now a felony. #590
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July 21st, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 290th in the world and 14th in Lazarus for Healthiest Citizens, with 40.8 Bananas Ingested Per Day.
Mantis shrimp studies is academia's fastest growing field. #373
Libraries are now installed with jacuzzis and mini-bars. #099
Excessive wheelchair ramps on government buildings have been compared to theme park attractions. #659
Queen Arbeaone can often be found attempting to coax random citizens' cats down from trees. #756
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July 22nd, 2017
- Earthquake sirens are a leading cause of hearing loss. #672
Park rangers struggle to deal with a rash of stolen pic-a-nic baskets. #557
July 23rd, 2017
- Arbitration is mightier than the sword. #131
The sound of wooden legs echo throughout Divine Cervine after the recent introduction of the Foot Tax. #135
July 24th, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 52nd in the world and 1st in Lazarus for Most Compassionate Citizens, scoring 201.22 on the Kitten Softness Rating.
Turning eighteen is often referred to as the 'Age of Aquarius'. #510
Elderly citizens regularly buy posh multimillion-luminous orb mansions. #127
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July 25th, 2017
- Students are wary of colorfully decorated new teachers with names like Professor Pipsqueak. #276
People reciting Shakespeare have become a common sight. #056
Judicial robes are the country's hottest fashion trend. #765
Conductors wield diamond-encrusted batons to fit in with their freshly gilded surroundings. #293
July 26th, 2017
- Citizens are frequently searched for illegal weapons. #149
Most of the nation's wealthy aristocrats are dentists. #167
July 27th, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 5,287th in the world and 272nd in Lazarus for Most Efficient Economies, scoring 100 on the Krugman-Greenspan Business Outlook Index.
Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Influential.
Several underground organisations in Divine Cervine have recently been spreading discontent throughout the populace about not being able to vote. #177 dismissed
Pushy mums tell their kids to be doctors and engineers but steer them away from being penniless lawyers. #601
UFO sightings are listed daily in the morning news. #081
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July 28th, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 2,110th in the world and 102nd in Lazarus for Most Advanced Law Enforcement, scoring 12,305.34 on the Orwell Orderliness Index.
The mining industry has taken a hit from tighter environmental regulations. #049
An endless multinational bureaucracy connects the Red Bloc. #577
Sex changes are routinely performed at Divine Cervine's hospitals. #066
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July 29th, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 47th in the world and 2nd in Lazarus for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 33,418.04 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.
The nation's taxpayers pay for foreign government's extravagances. #677
The nation has an international reputation for compassion. #036
Debates on whether toilet seats should be left up or down are increasingly commonplace. #538
Divine Cervine has one of the largest offshore wind farms in the world. #263
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July 30th, 2017
- The phrase 'spreading like wildfire' is no longer in the public lexicon. #628
The government spends more on chasing distant comets than on basic infrastructure. #419
July 31st, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 1,516th in the world and 41st in Lazarus for Most Secular, with 90.52 Atheism Rate.
Young children are learning advanced physics to scientifically disprove the existence of Santa Claus. #556
Listless juries are assembled for the simplest of court cases. #410
Ice-filled coffins are ominously positioned in the corner of every hospital ward. #728
Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Secular.
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August 1st, 2017
- Students are known to arrive at school in their pyjamas. #121
Companies struggle to cover for the hordes of employees on parental leave. #304
The government is continually probing the galaxy in search of alien life. #589
The Divine Cervinean Babysitters Club has proven to be a huge relief to stressed-out parents across the nation. #448
August 2nd, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 121st in the world and 2nd in Lazarus for Longest Average Lifespans, with 95.99 Years.
The endangered saltwater humpback purple fairy deer is only seen in captivity programs. #547
Glamping Divine Deerlings won't sleep in a tent that doesn't include a Jacuzzi. #706
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August 3rd, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 2,120th in the world and 112th in Lazarus for Most Advanced Law Enforcement, scoring 12,246.9 on the Orwell Orderliness Index.
Students memorise knock-knock jokes for their mandatory twice-a-term Comedy Examinations. #522
Anti-government web sites are springing up. #037
Cub scouts are being asked to hand in their woggles as the state withdraws funding for scouting. #642
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August 4th, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 294th in the world and 8th in Lazarus for Most Cheerful Citizens, with 89.28 Percentage Of Water Glasses Perceived Half-Full.
Queen Arbeaone's luxurious new home has been designated as a protected cultural heritage site. #600
Eau de Trashcan has become a wildly popular perfume. #689
The Finance Ministry posts hourly updates on where taxpayer money is spent. #551
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August 5th, 2017
- Space shuttles regularly launch rubbish into space. #097
The frighteningly efficient Divine Cervinean economy is worth a remarkable 1,000 trillion luminous orbs a year.
People seem disproportionately distraught when told a museum has a phones-off policy. #582
Divine Cervine is ranked 1st in Lazarus for Most Advanced Public Education.
There's a literal nanny state for the legions of children taken by social services. #739
August 6th, 2017
- The newspaper industry is subsidised by the government in order to keep it afloat. #269
Organ donation is compulsory. #026
Retirement homes are often fitted with luxurious suites. #122
Both diets and economic output are growing leaner with recent restrictions to free trade. #685
August 7th, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 126th in the world and 3rd in Lazarus for Most Beautiful Environments, with 7,004.54 Pounds Of Wildlife Per Square Mile.
The nation's industries are scrambling to switch to biodegradable plastics. #261
Queen Arbeaone's media campaigns take a hiatus around exam week. #773
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August 8th, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 4,573rd in the world and 202nd in Lazarus for Most Rebellious Youth, scoring 30 on the Stark-Dean Displacement Index.
Scientists recently cloned the long-extinct feather-bellied purple fairy deer. #033
All statues and paintings of dogs are being destroyed to avoid offending cat-lovers. #701
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August 9th, 2017
- Citizens applying for their first jobs face fierce competition from the homeless. #251
Sales of disinfectant wipes have skyrocketed. #786
Invading armies are given hard glares for their cheek. #244
August 10th, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 12,166th in the world and 286th in Lazarus for Most Stationary, with 814.70781192 Days.
Citizens are expected to be proficient in at least five languages. #115
Citizens are frequently searched for illegal weapons. #149
The nation's youth would rather watch paint dry than the news. #776
Youth call each other types of vegetables in lieu of government-banned racial insults. #767
The "Underwear of Women in Power" issue of The Enchanted Wildwood Times is sold out. #275
Divine Cervine was reclassified from Democratic Socialists to Liberal Democratic Socialists.
August 11th, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 127th in the world and 3rd in Lazarus for Most Beautiful Environments, with 7,003.74 Pounds Of Wildlife Per Square Mile.
Serial commas clarify the relationship between one's lackeys, the taxpayers, and kinsfolk. #721
In this vegetarian nation the delicious smell of roasted meat is oddly commonplace. #625
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August 12th, 2017
- The government awards prizes to television shows featuring stereotype-breaking minority roles. #029
The nation has nearly as many history museums as Divine Deerlings. #637
Maxtopian villagers starve by the time Divine Cervinean officials even file the appropriate paperwork needed to help them. #654
The government has instituted 'traveller reservations' across the country. #198
August 14th, 2017
- Busy commuters no longer hear the cries of "I want some more!" on the nation's streets. #785
Thomas the Spank Engine is the most popular and controversial children's show in the nation. #516
Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Secular.
It is illegal to distribute Girl Guide Cookies without an advanced food hygiene diploma. #705
Schoolchildren have twice-weekly sex education classes. #200
Fashion magazine covers finally display realistic body images following photo-manipulation becoming illegal. #613
August 15th, 2017
- Tax-payers are funding ever more extravagant movie projects. #440
The police are tightening their grip on alcohol smugglers. #185
The words 'private' and 'enterprise' must never appear in the same sentence. #152
Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Advanced Public Transport.
The nation is currently revamping its entire education system. #064
August 16th, 2017
- The nation has opened its arms to an influx of refugees. #035
An increasing percentage of the population's youth have homosexual parents. #218
Suburban backyards are seized by the government and turned into national parks. #457
August 17th, 2017
- The government seeks peaceful forum with terrorists. #222
August 18th, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 63rd in the world and 1st in Lazarus for Most Pacifist, with 367.71 Cheeks Turned Per Day.
Student athletes gaze forlornly at abandoned purple fairy deerball fields. #415
Children are brainwashed at a young age to accept "Love and peace!" as a way of life. #190
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August 19th, 2017
- Welfare funding has recently gone through the roof. #164
Future forecasters fearfully discuss grey goo and human obsolescence. #626
August 20th, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 10,208th in the world and 452nd in Lazarus for Largest Publishing Industry, scoring 11,058.24 on the Bella Potter Productivity e-Index.
People faint regularly as they get stuck with compulsory vaccinations. #092
Unpackaged foodstuffs rot on store shelves. #667
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August 21st, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 581st in the world and 17th in Lazarus for Smartest Citizens, with 219.66 Quips Per Hour.
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August 22nd, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 112th in the world and 2nd in Lazarus for Longest Average Lifespans, with 96.14 Years.
Artists are pillars of society. #124
The government has declared victoria over the cheese menace. #507
A vast monorail network carries people all over the country. #083
Queen Arbeaone panders to nontraditional families. #432
The wearing and manufacture of fur apparel is banned. #145
In a baffling press conference Queen Arbeaone proudly dismantled a broken door. #507
August 23rd, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 286th in the world and 11th in Lazarus for Safest, scoring 179.86 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.
Citizens wishing to leave the country must surrender half their wealth to the government. #283
Schools have extensive counseling programs for troubled students. #062
Scoutmasters debate whether luxury log cabins defeat the purpose of camping. #661
Criminals and college students are taking an interest in the government's new weed-killing program. #505
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August 24th, 2017
- Divine Cervine's free colleges struggle to maintain standards in the face of overwhelming demand. #093
A suspicious number of male students have joined the Ladies' Wrestling League. #750
August 25th, 2017
- Children are raised bilingual from an early age. #071
Any citizen who cries is immediately assigned a psychiatrist. #394
Families waiting for delayed pipe installations hope daily for rain. #699
August 26th, 2017
- Every workday begins with group therapy. #496
Newly synthesized elements half-lives are a million times shorter than the time it takes to say their names. #798
August 27th, 2017
- Prime real estate is devoted to wind farms and solar energy generators. #069
RPG fans reminisce fondly about when people thought they were evil and dangerous rather than geeky and socially inept. #624
Enchanted Wildwood has become the number one destination for urban exploration in Lazarus. #518
Divine Cervine's Medieval Faire is renowned as one of the best in the region. #061
Rare art has become a significant factor in negotiating all foreign trade agreements. #492
August 28th, 2017
- Children crying over dropped ice creams are offered high doses of experimental antidepressants. #576
Popular cartoon characters frequently appear in government-sponsored PSAs reminding students to say no to drugs. #565
Urban graffiti is hand-calligraphed in perfectly kerned elegant fonts. #579
August 29th, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 860th in the world and 25th in Lazarus for Least Corrupt Governments, with 97.14 Percentage Of Bribes Refused.
The amount welfare recipients spend on fertilizer has exploded. #720
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August 30th, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 246th in the world and 11th in Lazarus for Healthiest Citizens, with 42.58 Bananas Ingested Per Day.
Cogitators and mass debaters are skiving off work to hang around the National Symposium Park. #803
Drills and shovels have been banned as the government cracks down on any means of fracking. #449
Excited shovel-bearing geeks wander the countryside. #630
The government has solemnly sworn not to look up other nations' internet browsing history if the favor is returned. #650
Children as young as six shock their parents by coming out of the closet. #365
Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Secular.
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August 31st, 2017
- Divine Cervine is ranked 223rd in the world and 8th in Lazarus for Lowest Crime Rates, with 201.43 Law-abiding Acts Per Hour.
Counselors have to sign pledges supporting gay rights before they can speak to any patients. #616
Groups of government workers are declared protected tribes if they venture too deep into the Capitol. #490
Carbon-footprint restrictions are making businesses walk. #675
Divine Cervine published "The Benevolent Queendom of Divine Cervine History - 2017 September - October" (Factbook: History).