From the Consular's Office
Like good American expats, we are registered on the Secretary of State's database for Americans living abroad. Who knows what "they" are doing with this information, but, quite frankly, I like being informed of things of interest to Americans that are happening around the country in which I live. I mean, Dan would have never found out about the 4th of July party in Moldova if it weren't for the newsletter from the Moldovan embassy! I take it the grilled chicken was something to try! (I was swimming and sauna-ing with the Finnish president around this time.)
So we get newsletters from time to time from the office. Recent ones include tidbits of info like the fact an IRS representative will be available to assist us with tax concerns. Problem is, s/he's not available till the end of March. By golly, what if we want our refund sooner than that?
And here is the most recent. I appreciate the warning that intended peacefulness does not equate to actual peacefulness.
"On the afternoon of Saturday, February 11, a demonstration against the cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohamed will be held near Dam Square in Amsterdam. Local authorities expect the demonstration to be peaceful. We wish to remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. As a security precaution, we recommend that you avoid this area the day of the demonstration.
For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov/, where the current Worldwide Cautions, Public Announcements, and Travel Warnings can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-317-472-2328. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern
Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
The U.S. Consulate General in Amsterdam is located at Museumplein 19, tel. (020) 575-5309. The after-hours emergency telephone number is (070) 310-2209."
I wonder if dooce knows about this...
So we get newsletters from time to time from the office. Recent ones include tidbits of info like the fact an IRS representative will be available to assist us with tax concerns. Problem is, s/he's not available till the end of March. By golly, what if we want our refund sooner than that?
And here is the most recent. I appreciate the warning that intended peacefulness does not equate to actual peacefulness.
"On the afternoon of Saturday, February 11, a demonstration against the cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohamed will be held near Dam Square in Amsterdam. Local authorities expect the demonstration to be peaceful. We wish to remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. As a security precaution, we recommend that you avoid this area the day of the demonstration.
For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov/, where the current Worldwide Cautions, Public Announcements, and Travel Warnings can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-317-472-2328. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern
Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
The U.S. Consulate General in Amsterdam is located at Museumplein 19, tel. (020) 575-5309. The after-hours emergency telephone number is (070) 310-2209."
I wonder if dooce knows about this...
posted by Beth at 8:54 PM
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