There was at least one area of genuine disagreement, though, and luckily for me it was about Russia.

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"We wanted the Gunton Arms to become not just a destination but a genuine social focus for the area, " says Braka.

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Other guest houses in the area offer similar arrangements, and can provide a more genuine travel experience than the common hotel room.

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The landlord, who owns more than 60 properties in the Ashford area, lost the election by 87 votes and may have won had the applications been accepted as genuine.

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The Shard has 11, 000 glass panels, with each side equalling a total area of 56, 000 sq m (603, 000 sq ft), meaning there was a genuine concern over a possible greenhouse effect.

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