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Dubai Days...
Mar 13, 2007 | 12:57 PM
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Did you hear?? Halliburton may be moving its headquarters to Dubai! I was just there...

Ok, so this photo of me on a "rickshah" was taken in Taxila, Pakistan...just before traveling to Dubai.

And this photograph is of my henna tattoo drawn on my left hand while visiting Lahore, Pakistan. We will definitely talk about these adventures at another time..(especially the "rickshah" trip..those things are fun, and the cab driver as you see in the pic, he was enjoying being a passenger for once!)

... Ok, but on a serious note...please follow this link for the full story... we gotta talk about the Halliburton drama.


Nice Porsche huh...there is a lot of money in Dubai!


This guy I thought was too cool...I had to snap an impromptu pic of his "sheik-ness"...

The word about Dubai is that it is considered to be the "Las Vegas" of the Middle East.

It's very different than your traditional Islamic nation...you see in Dubai one example is how hotel restaurants and nightclubs sell alcohol (remember in the Muslim world, alcohol is prohibited).

Just look at the architecture of the mosques...they are simply breathtaking!

Ok, now look at a map, and you'll find Dubai is situated very close to several Middle Eastern countries the U.S. Government considers an enemy or an ally of Al Qaeda. Do you think Halliburton, who has a military contract with the U.S. Government may be getting to close for comfort with our "opponents"? The other question many ask is whether Halliburton is simply trying avoid U.S. laws, including tax laws? I am curious to know what you think? And if you are concerned, are you doing anything about it? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

P.S. We rented a car while out there..sorry folks, traffic jams exist in all parts of the world
...but nice highways, oh and driving was NO more treacherous than driving in downtown LA. :)

Cheers

-ee


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samo714 read my blog view my photos
Mar 13, 2007 | 2:02 PM

great pic's liz, as for the topic. hmm well from what i read about Halliburton, they seem to be the type that is willing to do anything they could to make a buck. they made alot of money profiteering on our current war. i wouldnt be surprised if advoiding our tax laws is the main reason they are leaving. they are a greedy company. as for being too close for comfort. well who knows, they might work with the enemy since they seem to want to advoid us like the plague now.
ddain read my blog view my photos
Mar 13, 2007 | 2:19 PM

Elizabeth,

That first picture is hilarious. That someone seems not out of the realm of things that you'd do, considering your often wacky personality on the air.

I think we have to wait and see to find out why Halliburton is moving to Dubai. If it's for tax reasons, you can't really be too upset, a lot of business relocate for various reasons that concern the bottom line.

Plus from the looks of the place, Dubai probably looks better than where they are now.
beepbeep read my blog view my photos
Mar 13, 2007 | 4:46 PM

Dear Elizabeth,

I like your photos...I mean they are really great. What a fantastic experience. And you brought back some of Dubai (something out of the Jetsons) and shared it with the rest of us.

You're a doll.

Those photos would be much more interesting if you went there with me.

Beep-Beep
sixpac read my blog view my photos
Mar 13, 2007 | 5:36 PM

Nice pics Liz! It's a good thing they sell booze just like Vegas, otherwiase it may not compare. LOL Be waiting for that rickshah story, got me curious now. Anyway, are you tall or are CHP Officers naturally short ;) Seen your bigrig story this morning. By the way, I want one of your popular autographed FOX11 pics. Keep on having fun reporting the morning news with the rest of morning staff.
One of your fans in AZ, sixpac
dlove view my photos
Mar 14, 2007 | 5:57 AM

Great photo's Elizabeth!
misslotus read my blog
Mar 14, 2007 | 5:33 PM

Hey isn't the guy suppose to be driving you in the rickshaw. Damn even in Pakistan you do odd jobs. (I thought only Good Day LA may you do weird stuff- j/k)

You go with your world traveling self.
memoryjoe read my blog view my photos
Mar 15, 2007 | 8:33 AM

Hi elizabeth
i just love that first pic of you , it looks like fun and that tatoo is awesome , you know i think that is were my pastor went just recently , she loves to travel , the pics are great elizabeth thank you for sharing them with us .....:) DEBBIE
trdonovan read my blog
Mar 15, 2007 | 7:32 PM

Very nice.
fox11newsreporter read my blog view my photos
Mar 15, 2007 | 7:54 PM

hey elizabeth how are you ? well iam okay so dont forget to write back
ugandagirl
Mar 15, 2007 | 8:18 PM

hi! these pictures are so cool! i love them! i would love to travel! The quote u have from ghandi is my fav! in fact, i have this quote in my opening speech at the assembly! i hope to see u all there:)
Jas429
Mar 15, 2007 | 9:59 PM

Hi Elizabeth!! It's so awesome to have a way to communicate with some of my favorite people on tv every morning!!! I just wanted to let you know that being that I am a young Latina, you are a real inspiration to me! I enjoy watching you and the success you have and more than anything, I enjoy watching you enjoy what you do! You truly are a wacky (and I mean that in the best possible way), funny and caring person! Thank you!!
-Jas (from the O.C. :) )
Elizabeth_Espinosa read my blog view my photos
Mar 19, 2007 | 11:36 AM

OKAY--Disclaimer...I would have replied sooner, but my computer crashed...oh my, I felt lost for days! (OUCH)!

...ok, here we go friends...

Samo...

Yup..about Halliburton, I have been hearing the same from a lot of people on this topic. The next few months should be interesting, especially since Scooter Libby was indicted...is Cheney next??

Ddain..

You are borat..I knew it! :)

BeepBeep...

Thanks for writing..Dubai is very modern...so where are you from...and what do you do? Talk to you soon...

Sixpac...

Hello Arizona!! I take it you tune into the show via satellite? Thanks for being so loyal...of course I will send you a pic..just e-mail us so I can get your address. Regarding short CHP officers...hee-hee, that's funny...all I will say is I was wearing heels that day :) Take care!

Dlove...
Thanks!

Misslotus...

Hey hon, as I see it, you only live once, so enjoy it and have no regrets...besides wacky is fun :) :)
Cheers!

Debbie...

How ya doing? Tell your pastor I send her my best! Travelling is soo much fun...you learn so much about other cultures, it just breeds tolerance and greater appreciation of the country you call home. :)

TRdonovan...

You are awsome, thanks!

Fox11newsreporter,

Who is this? Love your e-mailaddress!!!

Ugandagirl,

You rock! I am so proud of your countless accomplishments to raise awareness of the children in Uganda who continue to live in turmoil and extreme poverty, in the middle of a 20 yr old civil war. This, like Darfur needs to STOP now..these people may not be American, but more im
nancy724
Mar 20, 2007 | 2:26 PM

did you go to the palm tree island???
nancy724
Mar 20, 2007 | 2:27 PM

DId you go to the Palm Tree Island??

Ps- Your a great reporter, and an inspiration to many of us young latinas!!!!!!!!
Bisco01
Oct 29, 2007 | 9:29 AM

Dear Elizabeth,,,
I just saw your video that was taken in El Salvador and i was amazed and so happy on how you express yourself about EL Salvador. Me being from the " pulgarsito " fo the world im honored from being fomr such a small country. Im gonna admit that my eyes where getting watery from such kindness words and how you speak with a smile and the alegria that you have in your eyes.The tropical weather that el salvador offers is so much relaxing even tho the lighting and the thunder play such musical role for our ears to admire it is still beautiful. Thank you so much for such kind words.
Jose
Bisco01@hotmail.com
fox11newsreporter read my blog view my photos
Dec 3, 2007 | 4:25 PM

Hey Elizabeth ,


My Name is Gabriel Galan im 15 years old, i basically want to become a future Fox 11 reporter,and i been help by Fox's Gina Silva and Tim Harrell Please Write Back


Thanks Gabriel Galan
Tyle read my blog
Dec 18, 2007 | 12:13 PM

Hi Elizabeth,

I am posting a comment for a different reason. Two days ago my wife lost the diamond out of her wedding ring. We got married 3 years ago in Thousand oaks. We bought the ring at Robbins Bros., in canoga park. They told us that as long as the ring has been cleaned in the last 6 months they would replace it. Not of that was true. My wife went to the store to get it replaced the rules changed. They said they now need to ship it to corpoate as it is out of their hands. Corporate called my wife today and said "that it looks like the diamond may have been forced out"!!! My wife is devastated because of the holidays ect. Any chance a story like this might interest someone. I know it not world problem but it is very unfair. You may contact me or send any info to my email. ty@picturemill.com Thank you so much for your time.

A viewer.

Tyle
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