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 - 2018 March - April
2018
March - April
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March 1st, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 41st in the world and 2nd in Lazarus for Most Developed, scoring 99.14 on the Human Development Index.
Companies struggle to cover for the hordes of employees on parental leave. #0304
The government spends more on chasing distant comets than on basic infrastructure. #0419
The nation's diplomats shake hands with those whose hands are drenched in the blood of innocents. #0807
Earthquake sirens are a leading cause of hearing loss. #0672
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March 2nd, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 14,346th in the world and 887th in Lazarus for Most Rebellious Youth, scoring 6 on the Stark-Dean Displacement Index.
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March 3rd, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 70th in the world and 2nd in Lazarus for Most Beautiful Environments, with 8,642.32 Pounds Of Wildlife Per Square Mile.
There's a shortage of swinging hot spots as land development grinds to a halt. #0138
There is a dearth of space for new houses. #0331
Divine Cervine is ranked 1st in Lazarus for Best Weather.
The government officially wants you to slow down and speak more clearly. #0644
Badminton was recently banned due to 'unacceptable violence' inherent to the game. #0239
Fair-weather fans talk during plays while die-hard theatre enthusiasts stay at home. #0920
Park rangers perform full-body searches on suspected fungus smugglers. #0749
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March 4th, 2018
- Psychiatrists bizarrely accompany Queen Arbeaone to meetings with foreign heads of state. #0915
The WhoTube comments section has gone strangely quiet. #0636
Divine Cervine's Civil Rights fell from Excellent to Very Good.
UFO sightings are listed daily in the morning news. #0081
March 6th, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 718th in the world and 16th in Lazarus for Most Income Equality, scoring 99.06 on the Marx-Engels Emancipation Scale.
Divine Cervine's free colleges struggle to maintain standards in the face of overwhelming demand. #0093
The nation is currently revamping its entire education system. #0064
The Museum of Soybeans is the cultural heart of the nation. #0581
Where there's a will there is usually a password manager. #0926
Every workday begins with group therapy. #0496
Children crying over dropped ice creams are offered high doses of experimental antidepressants. #0576
March 8th, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 137th in the world and 5th in Lazarus for Lowest Crime Rates, with 226.06 Law-abiding Acts Per Hour.
The new national mascot has to be wheeled onto the field of play. #0385
Calling dibs is an unalienable right. #0719
Brancalandian Brie isn't available anywhere in Divine Cervine. #0922
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March 9th, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 39th in the world and 1st in Lazarus for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 36,578.44 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.
Students cut up leftover ค luminous orbs during Arts and Crafts. #0273
Space research funding has hit a recent high while several military bases are being closed down. #0053
The government seeks peaceful forum with terrorists. #0222
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March 10th, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 400th in the world and 10th in Lazarus for Smartest Citizens, with 255.26 Quips Per Hour.
Tax-payers are funding ever more extravagant movie projects. #0440
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March 11th, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 418th in the world and 12th in Lazarus for Highest Poor Incomes, with 235,361.78 Standard Monetary Units.
Spoiler warnings are now given out before political speeches. #0540
The nation grinds to a halt for afternoon tea. #0768
The police are tightening their grip on alcohol smugglers. #0185
Citizens wishing to leave the country must surrender half their wealth to the government. #0283
Student athletes gaze forlornly at abandoned purple fairy deerball fields. #0415
Carbon-footprint restrictions are making businesses walk. #0675
March 12th, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 10,152nd in the world and 216th in Lazarus for Most Stationary, with 1,027.7076756 Days.
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March 13th, 2018
- Authorities are looking for a stool pigeon to rat out who is stealing food from pigeon toilets. #0758
High school boys are required to pass vigorous self-mastery and sensitivity training to graduate. #0504
It is against the rules of boxing to hit above or below the belt. #0925
Ice-filled coffins are ominously positioned in the corner of every hospital ward. #0728
Queen Arbeaone's luxurious new home has been designated as a protected cultural heritage site. #0600
Refugees from other nations are flocking to Divine Cervine's border. #0047
March 15th, 2018
- An endless multinational bureaucracy connects the Red Bloc. #0577
Schools have extensive counseling programs for troubled students. #0062
Military strategists are questioning the wisdom of subsidizing the economies of sworn enemies. #0663
March 16th, 2018
- Pushy mums tell their kids to be doctors and engineers but steer them away from being penniless lawyers. #0601
The nation's industries are scrambling to switch to biodegradable plastics. #0261
The government has declared victoria over the cheese menace. #0507
The government spends millions of ค luminous orbs every year prosecuting spammers. #0094
March 17th, 2018
- A blood-red mark on the doorframe means a building must be passed over for destruction. #0934
The "Underwear of Women in Power" issue of The Enchanted Wildwood Times is sold out. #0275
Research grant proposals read like political diatribes. #0523
In this vegetarian nation the delicious smell of roasted meat is oddly commonplace. #0625
March 18th, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 30th in the world and 2nd in Lazarus for Most Compassionate Citizens, scoring 238.96 on the Kitten Softness Rating.
Cogitators and mass debaters are skiving off work to hang around the National Symposium Park. #0803
The Finance Ministry posts hourly updates on where taxpayer money is spent. #0551
Supervisors in Divine Cervine commonly tie bells on their necks to alert employees of their presence. #0732
Divine Cervine's Civil Rights rose from Very Good to Excellent.
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March 19th, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 352nd in the world and 7th in Lazarus for Most Cultured, scoring 426 on the Snufflebottom-Wiggendum Pentatonic Scale.
The amount welfare recipients spend on fertilizer has exploded. #0720
Attendance of fathers at PTA meetings is at an all-time high. #0932 Increases Wealth Gaps 1.00 → 1.01, Economic Freedom -99.67 → -99.11, decreases Income Equality 99.68 → 99.16
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March 20th, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 134th in the world and 3rd in Lazarus for Most Extensive Public Healthcare, scoring 20,406.01 on the Theresa-Nightingale Rating.
One tree's worth of paperwork accompanies each imported log of timber. #0937
Fashion magazine covers finally display realistic body images following photo-manipulation becoming illegal. #0613
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March 21st, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 16th in the world and 1st in Lazarus for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 29,100.13 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.
There are no more heroes any more. #0935
The nation's leading climatologists are investigating animal flatulence in efforts to reduce methane emissions. #0495
Terrorists are on a first name basis with the officials that stamp their passports. #0670
Cub scouts are being asked to hand in their woggles as the state withdraws funding for scouting. #0642
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March 23rd, 2018
- Space shuttles regularly launch rubbish into space. #0097
Glamping Divine Deerlings won't sleep in a tent that doesn't include a Jacuzzi. #0706
There are six more weeks of winter if a northerner sees her shadow. #0733
Serial commas clarify the relationship between one's lackeys, the taxpayers, and kinsfolk. #0721
The government is continually probing the galaxy in search of alien life. #0589
Shelters struggle to keep up with the endless intake of stray animals. #0431
Students are wary of colorfully decorated new teachers with names like Professor Pipsqueak. #0276
March 24th, 2018
- Busy commuters no longer hear the cries of "I want some more!" on the nation's streets. #0785
March 25th, 2018
- The nation's universities are often mistaken for foreign embassies. #0942 increases Economic Freedom -99.11 → -98.56, lowers Income Equality 99.16 → 98.64
Eau de Trashcan has become a wildly popular perfume. #0689
Anti-government web sites are springing up. #0037
The Divine Cervinean Babysitters Club has proven to be a huge relief to stressed-out parents across the nation. #0448
Enchanted Wildwood has become the number one destination for urban exploration in Lazarus. #0518
March 26th, 2018
- Libraries are now installed with jacuzzis and mini-bars. #0099
Divine Cervine gained the banner Export Sales by developing a thriving industry.
The words 'private' and 'enterprise' must never appear in the same sentence. #0152
The national policy allowing Public Protest has been cancelled. The right to public protest is considered to be essential.
The Divine Cervinean Intelligence Agency relies on internet search engines to know what is happening overseas. #0653
The national anthem is a rather effective sleeping aid. #0633
March 27th, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 41st in the world and 2nd in Lazarus for Nicest Citizens, with 167.48 Average Smiles Per Day.
Orphans would rather live their life of luxury than be adopted by prospective parents. #0638
Judicial robes are the country's hottest fashion trend. #0765
In a baffling press conference Queen Arbeaone proudly dismantled a broken door. #0503
Drills and shovels have been banned as the government cracks down on any means of fracking. #0449
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March 29th, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 38th in the world and 1st in Lazarus for Most Advanced Public Education, scoring 44,059.72 on the Edu-tellignceฎ Test Score.
Grumbling early morning commuters bemoan having to travel to work in the dark. #0821
The sound of wooden legs echo throughout Divine Cervine after the recent introduction of the Foot Tax. #0135
The new Refuse Hills housing development is under construction. #0342
Occam's razor has sliced to pieces any childhood belief in Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy. #0897
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March 30th, 2018
- Consumption of cat memes has skyrocketed. #0353
Birth rates have hit an all-time low. #0364
Groups of government workers are declared protected tribes if they venture too deep into the Capitol. #0490
RPG fans reminisce fondly about when people thought they were evil and dangerous rather than geeky and socially inept. #0624
March 31st, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 7,188th in the world and 342nd in Lazarus for Highest Economic Output, with 1,488 trillion Standard Monetary Units.
Census workers struggle to account for the rapidly increasing number of citizens to tabulate. #0491
Farting etiquette is taught in schools. #0946
The nation has nearly as many history museums as Divine Deerlings. #0637
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April 1st, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 10th in the world and 1st in Lazarus for Most Inclusive, scoring 686.57 on the Mandela-Wollstonecraft Non-Discrimination Index.
Purple fairy deer have more rights than the average citizen. #0060
Queen Arbeaone's media campaigns take a hiatus around exam week. #0773
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April 2nd, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 454th in the world and 9th in Lazarus for Least Corrupt Governments, with 98.18 Percentage Of Bribes Refused.
Some Divine Cervinean athletes have defected to Blackacre after being denied the chance to compete in international sporting events. #0573
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April 3rd, 2018
- High-income earners pay a 100% tax rate. #0018
Welfare funding has recently gone through the roof. #0164
Advertisements for jobs in the sciences run in fashion magazines. #0548
Tourists need only sign on the dotted line to become citizens. #0292 increases Death Rate 14.94 → 14.95 +0.07%, decreases Tourism 4,820.67 → 4,818.25 -0.05%? Try option 3
April 5th, 2018
- Youth call each other types of vegetables in lieu of government-banned racial insults. #0767
School plays were recently banned due to concerns of child endangerment. #0501
Popular cartoon characters frequently appear in government-sponsored PSAs reminding students to say no to drugs. #0565
Pandemics are over and done with by the time it takes to pass the nation's stringent border security. #0950
Divine Cervine's Civil Rights fell from Excellent to Very Good.
Conductors wield diamond-encrusted batons to fit in with their freshly gilded surroundings. #0293
A new generation of aquariumless hotels are being built under government supervision. #0324
Divine Cervine has one of the largest offshore wind farms in the world. #0263
April 6th, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 154th in the world and 2nd in Lazarus for Safest, scoring 199.27 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.
Several underground organisations in Divine Cervine have recently been spreading discontent throughout the populace about not being able to vote. #177 dismissed
Sex changes are routinely performed at Divine Cervine's hospitals. #0066
Funerals are often rudely interrupted by juggling clowns shouting for volunteers from the audience. #0583 increases Inclusiveness but also Death Rate 14.93 → 14.94 +0.07%
Divine Cervine's Civil Rights rose from Very Good to Excellent.
Divine Cervine's Medieval Faire is renowned as one of the best in the region. #0061
April 7th, 2018
- Counselors have to sign pledges supporting gay rights before they can speak to any patients. #0616
Excessive wheelchair ramps on government buildings have been compared to theme park attractions. #0659
Betting pennies on games of Go Fish is considered deviant. #0371 dismiss? only lowers Secularism 96.27 → 96.16 -0.11%
Invasive drug testing is now performed at elementary school sports days. #0493
April 8th, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 38th in the world and 1st in Lazarus for Most Advanced Public Education, scoring 44,200.81 on the Edu-tellignceฎ Test Score.
Suburban backyards are seized by the government and turned into national parks. #0457
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April 10th, 2018
- The nation has opened its arms to an influx of refugees. #0035
Families waiting for delayed pipe installations hope daily for rain. #0699
An increasing percentage of the population's youth have homosexual parents. #0218
Carbon-footprint restrictions are making businesses walk. #0675
Illegal hunting is rife after veganism was recently made compulsory. #0205
April 12th, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 1st in Lazarus for Most Developed.
Divine Cervine is ranked 1st in Lazarus for Most Compassionate Citizens.
Divine Cervine is ranked 1st in Lazarus for Most Pacifist.
Divine Cervine is ranked 1st in Lazarus for Most Beautiful Environments.
Divine Cervine is ranked 1st in Lazarus for Longest Average Lifespans.
Divine Cervine is ranked 1st in Lazarus for Nicest Citizens.
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April 13th, 2018
- The "Underwear of Women in Power" issue of The Enchanted Wildwood Times is sold out. #0275
The government has adopted a "Lightning Never Strikes Twice" approach to dealing with natural disasters. #0252
The endangered saltwater humpback purple fairy deer is only seen in captivity programs. #0547
Children are raised bilingual from an early age. #0071
The most penniless demographics have by far the highest number of researchers per capita. #0763
Drones are unable to lift the weight of their accompanying paperwork. #0849
Newly synthesized elements' half-lives are a million times shorter than the time it takes to say their names. #0798
April 15th, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 264th in the world and 8th in Lazarus for Highest Workforce Participation Rate, with 96.72 Workforce Participation Rate.
Citizens are frequently searched for illegal weapons. #0149
Excited shovel-bearing geeks wander the countryside. #0630
Builders across Divine Cervine are blocked up with orders for new public loos. #0525
Student athletes gaze forlornly at abandoned purple fairy deerball fields. #0415
No one is quite sure what many government officials look like. #0852
April 16th, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 5,672nd in the world and 256th in Lazarus for Largest Publishing Industry, scoring 15,991.28 on the Bella Potter Productivity e-Index.
Arbitration is mightier than the sword. #0131
Burning twigs to keep warm while lost in the wild is now a felony. #0590
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April 18th, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 384th in the world and 6th in Lazarus for Smartest Citizens, with 260.58 Quips Per Hour.
People faint regularly as they get stuck with compulsory vaccinations. #0092
National parks have long lines of different gender-specific 'Porta-Pottys'. #0297
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April 19th, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 67th in the world and 1st in Lazarus for Best Weather, with 1,641 Meters Of Sunlight.
Community-designed sword prostheses are becoming dangerously common. #0709
Organ donation is compulsory. #0026
Fair-weather fans talk during plays while die-hard theatre enthusiasts stay at home. #0920
The nation's youth would rather watch paint dry than the news. #0776
Divine Cervine's Civil Rights fell from Excellent to Very Good.
Angry crowds formed yesterday around government offices in Divine Cervine, demanding the reinstatement of free and fair elections. #125 dismissed
April 20th, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 89th in the world and 2nd in Lazarus for Highest Average Tax Rates, with 106.21 Effective Tax Rate.
The wearing and manufacture of fur apparel is banned. #0145
The nation's politicians are known more for the internet memes they spawn than any of their accomplishments. #0963
Criminals and college students are taking an interest in the government's new weed-killing program. #0505
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April 21st, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 216th in the world and 3rd in Lazarus for Most Cheerful Citizens, with 92.29 Percentage Of Water Glasses Perceived Half-Full.
Political talk shows often have children as guests whenever they need commentary on world religions. #0598
Divine Cervine's Civil Rights rose from Very Good to Excellent.
The government has instituted 'traveller reservations' across the country. #0198
People reciting Shakespeare have become a common sight. #0056
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April 23rd, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 13,806th in the world and 337th in Lazarus for Most Influential, scoring 2,136 on the Soft Power Disbursement Rating.
Sales of disinfectant wipes have skyrocketed. #0786
Space research funding has hit a recent high while several military bases are being closed down. #0053
Both diets and economic output are growing leaner with recent restrictions to free trade. #0685
3D printed organs are a breath of new life for the sick and elderly. #0850
Pretending to be prejudiced is a good way to get out of jury duty. #0858
Future forecasters fearfully discuss grey goo and human obsolescence. #0626
Sullen teenagers in bright orange 'community payback' onesies can be seen picking litter at the roadside. #0543
Divine Cervine gained the banner Mother and Child by eliminating youth crime while maintaining civil rights.
April 25th, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 144th in the world and 3rd in Lazarus for Safest, scoring 200.56 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.
Printing out government documents requires the approval of at least three admins. #0800
Queen Arbeaone can often be found attempting to coax random citizens' cats down from trees. #0756
The nation's taxpayers pay for foreign government's extravagances. #0677
The nation's ambassadors often conduct their business in jail cells. #0912
Divine Cervine's Civil Rights fell from Excellent to Very Good.
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
April 26th, 2018
- Divine Cervine is ranked 37th in the world and 2nd in Lazarus for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 37,608.14 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.
Turning eighteen is often referred to as the 'Age of Aquarius'. #0510
Conspiracy theorists allege that the government is spying on them through their carbon monoxide detectors. #0834
Elementary school students are required to master Bach's Chaconne in D before graduation. #0959
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April 29th, 2018
- Maxtopian villagers starve by the time Divine Cervinean officials even file the appropriate paperwork needed to help them. #0654
The government spends more on chasing distant comets than on basic infrastructure. #0419
The installation of street lights across remote goat tracks has left citizens bemused. #0462
Police officers that upset their bosses get assigned to 24 hour stakeouts of bike sheds. #0907
Light entertainment shows are light on actual entertainment. #0968 maybe just dismiss, increases Educations but lowers Cheerfulness
April 30th, 2018
- The sound of wooden legs echo throughout Divine Cervine after the recent introduction of the Foot Tax. #0135
Brancalandian Brie isn't available anywhere in Divine Cervine. #0922
The national guard is mobilized whenever a mother gets separated from her child at the mall. #0341
The government recently donated a surfboard to an impoverished family in a landlocked region. #0908
Divine Cervine published "The Benevolent Queendom of Divine Cervine History - 2018 May - June" (Factbook: History).