Dabit has politely declined invitations before, just sending a gift, but all seven of this year's events are weddings she wouldn't want to miss.

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Whether you are sending a Skype Gift Card loaded with Skype credit to your daughter studying abroad in Australia or your father back in Brazil, everyone appreciates the gift of staying in touch.

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As we've been reporting this hour, it's opening day for the new Congress, and what better to celebrate your newly elected lawmakers win, or cheer up your outgoing representative, than sending the perfect gift.

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Still, Oedo is stepping up efforts to boost revenue from Chinese tourism, sending marketing officers to major Chinese cities and stuffing its gift shops with items popular with Chinese tourists.

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He has admitted sending her money, but insists the funds were meant as a gift.

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