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The Benevolent Queendom of Divine Cervine History - 2016 September - October

The Benevolent Queendom of Divine Cervine History
2016

September - October

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September 1st, 2016

    • Parents live in fear of governmental 'child protection' squads. #148
    • Space shuttles regularly launch rubbish into space. #097

September 2nd, 2016

    • Companies struggle to cover for the hordes of employees on parental leave. #304
    Divine Cervine's Civil Rights rose from Good to Very Good.
    • National parks have long lines of different gender-specific 'Porta-Pottys'. #297

September 3rd, 2016

    • Public intoxication has decreased ever since fraternities were banned. #434
    • Consumption of cat memes has skyrocketed. #353
    • The government is giving peace a chance. #312

September 4th, 2016


    Divine Cervine is ranked 321st in the world and 12th in Lazarus for Highest Foreign Aid Spending, scoring 8,156.85 on the Clooney Contribution Index.
    • Schools have extensive counseling programs for troubled students. #062
    • Divine Cervine's free colleges struggle to maintain standards in the face of overwhelming demand. #093
    • The endangered saltwater humpback purple fairy deer is only seen in captivity programs. #547
    • Retirement homes are often fitted with luxurious suites. #122

September 5th, 2016

    • The mining industry has taken a hit from tighter environmental regulations. #049
    • Debates on whether toilet seats should be left up or down are increasingly commonplace. #538 lowers Civil Rights 65.13 → 64.82 -0.48%

September 6th, 2016

    • All beauty contests have been banned. #101
    Divine Cervine's Civil Rights fell from Very Good to Good.
    Angry crowds formed yesterday around government offices in Divine Cervine, demanding the reinstatement of free and fair elections. #125 dismissed
    • Organ donation is compulsory. #026 lowers Civil Rights 63.79 → 61.74 -3.2%
    • Breast milk is being redistributed from each according to their ability to each according to their need. #446

September 7th, 2016


    Divine Cervine is ranked 208th in the world and 5th in Lazarus for Most Compassionate Citizens, scoring 138.72 on the Kitten Softness Rating.
    • Tourists from around the world come to visit the country's famous rainforests. #023
    • Libraries are now installed with jacuzzis and mini-bars. #099
    • 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
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September 8th, 2016


    Divine Cervine is ranked 1,241st in the world and 51st in Lazarus for Most Cheerful Citizens, with 73.9 Percentage Of Water Glasses Perceived Half-Full.
    • Every workday begins with group therapy. #496
    • Euthanasia is legal. #028
    Divine Cervine's Civil Rights rose from Good to Very Good.
    • A vast monorail network carries people all over the country. #083
    • Some Divine Cervinean athletes have defected to Blackacre after being denied the chance to compete in international sporting events. #573
    Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Least Corrupt Governments.
    • The new national mascot has to be wheeled onto the field of play. #385
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September 9th, 2016


    Divine Cervine is ranked 3,096th in the world and 149th in Lazarus for Most Rebellious Youth, scoring 49 on the Stark-Dean Displacement Index.
    • Divine Cervine's soft-touch approach to diplomacy has made it known as the 'push-over' of the region. #237
    • A ban on unsolicited cold calling in all forms is in effect. #112
    • Anti-government political posters adorn every building like wallpaper. #207
    Divine Cervine's Political Freedoms rose from Very Good to Excellent.

September 10th, 2016


    Divine Cervine is ranked 3,631st in the world and 159th in Lazarus for Most Advanced Public Transport, scoring 7,049.22 on the Societal Mobility Rating.
    • People reciting Shakespeare have become a common sight. #056
    • The government awards prizes to television shows featuring stereotype-breaking minority roles. #029
    • Children are brainwashed at a young age to accept "Love and peace!" as a way of life. #190
    • People are now classified as male, female, or genderqueer. #066

September 12th, 2016


    Divine Cervine is ranked 3,620th in the world and 158th in Lazarus for Most Advanced Public Transport, scoring 7,043.29 on the Societal Mobility Rating.
    • Queen Arbeaone's mistress is the belle at many state balls. #417 increases Rudeness 6.59 → 6.61 +0.30%
    • Thomas the Spank Engine is the most popular and controversial children's show in the nation. #516
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September 13th, 2016

    • Signatures have been replaced with illegible scribbles. #579 lowers Culture 206.00 → 205.00 -0.49%
    • Purple Fairy Deer is one of the most popular forenames in Divine Cervine. #258 lowers Niceness 92.08 → 91.97 -0.12%, Cheerfulness 74.41 → 74.16 -0.34%

September 14th, 2016

    • The government seeks peaceful forum with terrorists. #222

September 15th, 2016

    • The government has declared victoria over the cheese menace. #507
    • No personal detail is too tiny for the suede-denim census police. #580 lowers Civil Rights 65.54 → 64.15 -2.1%
    • It is illegal to make racist remarks in public. #022 Rudeness 6.63 → 6.73, Political Freedom 70.95 → 66.19, Civil Rights 64.15 → 59.38
    Divine Cervine's Civil Rights fell from Very Good to Good.
    Divine Cervine's Political Freedoms fell from Excellent to Very Good.
    • Heavy industry must go to expensive lengths to dispose of waste. #156

September 16th, 2016


    Divine Cervine is ranked 4,647th in the world and 180th in Lazarus for Most Developed, scoring 88.65 on the Human Development Index.
    • Children are raised bilingual from an early age. #071
    • Military funding has been stripped back. #014
    • The nation is ravaged by daily union strikes. #016
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September 17th, 2016

    • Shelters struggle to keep up with the endless intake of stray animals. #431
    Several underground organisations in Divine Cervine have recently been spreading discontent throughout the populace about not being able to vote. #177 dismissed
    • Students are known to arrive at school in their pyjamas. #121

September 18th, 2016

    • Drills and shovels have been banned as the government cracks down on any means of fracking. #449
    • The sound of wooden legs echo throughout Divine Cervine after the recent introduction of the Foot Tax. #135 lowers Public Education 29,136.74 → 29,118.32 -0.06%
    • Droves of former desperados are applying to join the border police. #321

September 19th, 2016

    • Citizens are expected to be proficient in at least five languages. #115
    • The government spends more on chasing distant comets than on basic infrastructure. #419

September 20th, 2016


    Divine Cervine is ranked 1,075th in the world and 47th in Lazarus for Lowest Crime Rates, with 145.3 Law-abiding Acts Per Hour.
    • Any citizen who cries is immediately assigned a psychiatrist. #394
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September 21st, 2016

    • Space research funding has hit a recent high while several military bases are being closed down. #053
    • An endless multinational bureaucracy connects the Red Bloc. #577
    The Divine Cervinean Economy rose from Powerhouse to All-Consuming.
    • EpiPen sales have skyrocketed. #441 lowers Welfare, Foreign Aid, Education, Healthcare, Tourism, Health, Environmental Beauty, Weather
    • There's a shortage of swinging hot spots as land development grinds to a halt. #138
    • The Finance Ministry posts hourly updates on where taxpayer money is spent. #551

September 22nd, 2016

    • There is a dearth of space for new houses. #331
    • 'A is for Annulment' is a popular children's song. #236 lowers Welfare 22,636.01 → 22,498.97 -0.61%

September 23rd, 2016


    Divine Cervine is ranked 145th in the world and 9th in Lazarus for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 26,823.53 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.
    • Refugees from other nations are flocking to Divine Cervine's border. #047
    • Maxtopian Grass flags adorn every college dorm room. #420
    • The family summer vacation has become a thing of the past following the introduction of the year-round school year. #586 lowers Niceness 93.15 → 93.04, Cheerfulness 74.67 → 74.41
    • The nation's leading climatologists are investigating animal flatulence in efforts to reduce methane emissions. #495

September 24th, 2016

    • Divine Cervine is notorious for its citizens' infidelity. #175
    • The government awards prizes to television shows featuring stereotype-breaking minority roles. #029

September 26th, 2016

    • Same-sex marriages are increasingly common. #001
    • The Enchanted Wildwood of Sacred Fauna has become the number one destination for urban exploration in Lazarus. #518
    • Advertisements for jobs in the sciences run in fashion magazines. #548
    • People faint regularly as they get stuck with compulsory vaccinations. #092

September 27th, 2016


    Divine Cervine is ranked 10,125th in the world and 406th in Lazarus for Most Scientifically Advanced, scoring 255.24 on the Kurzweil Singularity Index.
    • The government is giving peace a chance. #312
    • The government funds large training centres to turn purple fairy deer into functioning members of society. #133
    • Student athletes gaze forlornly at abandoned purple fairy deerball fields. #415
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September 28th, 2016

    Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Safest.
    • Same-sex marriages are increasingly common. #001
    • An increasing percentage of the population's youth have homosexual parents. #218

September 29th, 2016



    Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Cultured.
    Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Highest Poor Incomes.
    Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Advanced Law Enforcement.
    • People seem disproportionately distraught when told a museum has a phones-off policy. #582
    Divine Cervine's influence in Lazarus rose from "Sprat" to "Shoeshiner".
    • Divine Cervine is notorious for its citizens' infidelity. #175 increases Crime 1.36 → 1.37 +0.74%, lowers Safety 145.96 → 145.69 -0.18%
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September 30th, 2016

    Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Highest Workforce Participation Rate.
    • Breast milk is being redistributed from each according to their ability to each according to their need. #446
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October 1st, 2016

    • Dog breeding has been banned in accordance with recent animal experimentation laws. #162 lowers Economy 96.22 → 96.08 -0.15%
    • Queen Arbeaone panders to nontraditional families. #432 I have adopted my first children
    • Raver DJ XStacy holds multiple medical degrees in chillaxing. #597
    • Graffiti graces every city's streets. #114
    • Nude art is becoming wildly popular. #052
    Divine Cervine's Civil Rights rose from Good to Very Good.

October 2nd, 2016



    Divine Cervine is ranked 233rd in the world and 6th in Lazarus for Nicest Citizens, with 94.31 Average Smiles Per Day.
    Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Smartest Citizens.
    Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Nudest.
    • Educators and parents alike are allowing children to view the internet again after violent videos were purged. #550
    • Research grant proposals read like political diatribes. #523
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October 3rd, 2016


    Divine Cervine is ranked 10,163rd in the world and 483rd in Lazarus for Highest Average Incomes, with 153,272.47 Standard Monetary Units.
    • Book Publishing facilities are being turned into purple fairy deer habitats. #459
    • Former bars are desperately trying to re-brand themselves as cafés. #588 lowers Civil Rights 64.82 → 61.64 -4.9% (skip)
    Divine Cervine's Civil Rights fell from Very Good to Good.
    • 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

October 4th, 2016

    • Badminton was recently banned due to 'unacceptable violence' inherent to the game. #239
    • Dining out often involves purple fairy deer on the plate no matter what you order. #558 increases Wealth Gaps 1.00 → 1.01 +1.0%, lowers Income Equality 99.53 → 99.17 -0.36%
    • The Museum of Soybeans is the cultural heart of the nation. #581
    • Space shuttles are lying silent on the runway till the Space Agency can work out how to fit a creche and a meditation room into their next spacecraft. #589 Intelligence 147.39 → 146.54, Scientific Advancement 256.12 → 228.75

October 5th, 2016

    • Billions of luminous orbs are being poured into a space program. #038
    • Workers have seized control of the economy. #339
    • Young children are learning advanced physics to scientifically disprove the existence of Santa Claus. #556 lowers Culture 216.00 → 214.00 -0.93%
    • Leather-clad individuals can be seen walking their slaves in public parks. #050 Rudeness 6.56 → 6.64 +1.2%, Compassion 144.87 → 144.71 -0.11%, Niceness 95.37 → 95.26 -0.12%
    Divine Cervine's Civil Rights rose from Good to Very Good.
    • Anti-government political posters adorn every building like wallpaper. #207
    Divine Cervine's Political Freedoms rose from Very Good to Excellent.

October 6th, 2016

    Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Nudest.
    • A government program is underway to revitalize Divine Cervine's beaches. #031
    • High-income earners pay a 100% tax rate. #018
    • Queen Arbeaone's luxurious new home has been designated as a protected cultural heritage site. #600
    • Park rangers struggle to deal with a rash of stolen pic-a-nic baskets. #557

October 7th, 2016

    • Betting pennies on games of Go Fish is considered deviant. #371
    • 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
    • The words 'private' and 'enterprise' must never appear in the same sentence. #152

October 8th, 2016

    • Political talk shows often have children as guests whenever they need commentary on world religions. #598
    • Almost all of Divine Cervine's water is piped into the country from abroad for exorbitant prices. #264
    • All major public areas are watched by police surveillance cameras. #021 lowers Safety? 148.79 → 148.66 -0.09%, Intelligence 149.76 → 149.45 -0.21%, Civil Rights 68.51 → 66.05 -3.6%

October 9th, 2016

    Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Highest Average Incomes.
    • Artists are pillars of society. #124
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October 10th, 2016

    • A new generation of aquariumless hotels are being built under government supervision. #324
    The Divine Cervinean Economy rose from All-Consuming to Frightening.
    • The government has adopted a "Lightning Never Strikes Twice" approach to dealing with natural disasters. #252

October 11th, 2016

    • Welfare funding has recently gone through the roof. #164
    • Wind farms are erected on shuttered oil platforms. #346
    • Long arduous trials are held for the most trivial of offences. #131
    Divine Cervine's Political Freedoms fell from Excellent to Very Good.

October 12th, 2016


    Divine Cervine is ranked 324th in the world and 6th in Lazarus for Most Beautiful Environments, with 4,647.74 Pounds Of Wildlife Per Square Mile.
    • The installation of street lights across remote goat tracks has left citizens bemused. #462
    • Protests are legal but strictly supervised. #153 increases Rudeness 6.59 → 6.72 +2.0% (dismiss)
    Divine Cervine's Political Freedoms fell from Very Good to Good.
    • The new national mascot has to be wheeled onto the field of play. #385

October 13th, 2016


    Divine Cervine is ranked 429th in the world and 16th in Lazarus for Most Extensive Public Healthcare, scoring 15,813.66 on the Theresa-Nightingale Rating.
    • Divine Cervine has one of the largest offshore wind farms in the world. #263
    • Builders across Divine Cervine are blocked up with orders for new public loos. #525
    • The arms industry has been shut down in a surge of pacifism. #137
    Divine Cervine's Political Freedoms rose from Good to Very Good.

October 14th, 2016

    • UFO sightings are listed daily in the morning news. #081
    • Most of the nation's wealthy aristocrats are dentists. #167

October 15th, 2016

    Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Developed.
    • Queen Arbeaone has more friends than ever before. #602
    • Pushy mums tell their kids to be doctors and engineers but steer them away from being penniless lawyers. #601

October 16th, 2016

    • Young children are learning advanced physics to scientifically disprove the existence of Santa Claus. #556 lowers Culture 220.00 → 218.00 -0.91%
    • The sound of wooden legs echo throughout Divine Cervine after the recent introduction of the Foot Tax. #135

October 17th, 2016


    Divine Cervine is ranked 964th in the world and 34th in Lazarus for Highest Average Tax Rates, with 99.39 Effective Tax Rate.
    • The police are tightening their grip on alcohol smugglers. #185
    • Veteran cops reminisce over their heavy armor days. #455
    • Mantis shrimp studies is academia's fastest growing field. #373
    • Suburban backyards are seized by the government and turned into national parks. #457

October 18th, 2016


    Divine Cervine is ranked 747th in the world and 22nd in Lazarus for Healthiest Citizens, with 31.21 Bananas Ingested Per Day.
    • Every workday begins with group therapy. #496
    • Invading armies are given hard glares for their cheek. #244
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October 19th, 2016


    Divine Cervine is ranked 169th in the world and 2nd in Lazarus for Most Compassionate Citizens, scoring 147.74 on the Kitten Softness Rating.
    • Citizens can be frequently spotted going about their business stark naked. #008 only result is increased Rudeness 6.68 → 6.69 +0.15%
    • Droves of former desperados are applying to join the border police. #321
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October 20th, 2016


    Divine Cervine is ranked 1,050th in the world and 14th in Lazarus for Most Income Equality, scoring 99.76 on the Marx-Engels Emancipation Scale.
    • In a baffling press conference Queen Arbeaone proudly dismantled a broken door. #503
    • Most citizens in Divine Cervine are abject pyrophobes after extremely graphic pamphlets were mailed nationwide by the government. #247
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October 21st, 2016

    • Some Divine Cervinean athletes have defected to Blackacre after being denied the chance to compete in international sporting events. #573
    • Super Barry Brothers is the most popular video game in the nation. #485

October 22nd, 2016


    Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Scientifically Advanced.
    Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Efficient Economies.
    • Counselors have to sign pledges supporting gay rights before they can speak to any patients. #616
    • The mining industry has taken a hit from tighter environmental regulations. #049
    • Elevator music has been replaced by thrash metal played at maximum volume. #042

October 23rd, 2016


    Divine Cervine is ranked 276th in the world and 7th in Lazarus for Most Popular Tourist Destinations, with 3,154.57 Tourists Per Hour.
    • Space shuttles regularly launch rubbish into space. #097
    • Students are wary of colorfully decorated new teachers with names like Professor Pipsqueak. #276
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October 24th, 2016

    Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Scientifically Advanced.
    • The endangered saltwater humpback purple fairy deer is only seen in captivity programs. #547
    The Divine Cervine national animal has changed to "undead purple fairy deer".
    • Conductors wield diamond-encrusted batons to fit in with their freshly gilded surroundings. #293
    • The sanitised and dull music festivals of Divine Cervine are famed for their reasonable volume levels. #609 lowers Income Equality 99.76 → 99.53 -0.23%, Civil Rights 68.05 → 68.00 -0.07%, increases Economic Freedom -99.75 → -99.50 +0.25%

October 25th, 2016

    • The Divine Cervinean Arts Council pays teenagers to sit through opera performances. #478
    • The government spends more on chasing distant comets than on basic infrastructure. #419
    • Divine Cervine's free colleges struggle to maintain standards in the face of overwhelming demand. #093
    • National parks have long lines of different gender-specific 'Porta-Pottys'. #297
    • Fashion magazine covers finally display realistic body images following photo-manipulation becoming illegal. #613

October 26th, 2016

    • Relations with Dàguó have warmed from frosty to chilly. #610
    • Anti-government political posters adorn every building like wallpaper. #207
    Divine Cervine's Political Freedoms rose from Very Good to Excellent.
    • People seem disproportionately distraught when told a museum has a phones-off policy. #582

October 27th, 2016


    Divine Cervine is ranked 1,528th in the world and 58th in Lazarus for Highest Workforce Participation Rate, with 85.68 Workforce Participation Rate.
    • The nation has opened its arms to an influx of refugees. #035
    • School plays were recently banned due to concerns of child endangerment. #501
    • Doctors prescribe medicines but they rarely dispense hope or compassion. #608
    • Groups of government workers are declared protected tribes if they venture too deep into the Capitol. #490

October 28th, 2016


    Divine Cervine is ranked 394th in the world and 16th in Lazarus for Most Extensive Public Healthcare, scoring 16,101.97 on the Theresa-Nightingale Rating.
    • 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 dismiss
    • Anti-government web sites are springing up. #037
    Divine Cervine's Civil Rights rose from Very Good to Excellent.
    • A vast monorail network carries people all over the country. #083
    • Consumption of cat memes has skyrocketed. #353

October 29th, 2016

    Divine Cervine was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Efficient Economies.
    • People are now classified as male, female, or genderqueer. #066
    • Maxtopian Grass flags adorn every college dorm room. #420

October 30th, 2016


    Divine Cervine is ranked 822nd in the world and 31st in Lazarus for Lowest Crime Rates, with 153.88 Law-abiding Acts Per Hour.
    A zombie apocalypse has befallen upon the nation. NationStates-Z5
    Divine Cervine is currently researching a cure.
    • Reporters often lose their jobs over fact-checking errors. #178 Rudeness 6.50 → 6.52 +0.31%, Political Freedom 69.05 → 68.10 -1.4%, Civil Rights 71.10 → 68.67 -3.4%
    Divine Cervine's Political Freedoms fell from Excellent to Very Good.
    • High-income earners pay a 100% tax rate. #018
    • The nation is currently revamping its entire education system. #064

October 31st, 2016

    A zombie apocalypse continues to ravage the nation.
    • 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.
    Angry crowds formed yesterday around government offices in Divine Cervine, demanding the reinstatement of free and fair elections. #125 dismissed
    Divine Cervine published "The Benevolent Queendom of Divine Cervine History - 2016 November - December" (Factbook: History).

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