Gross did not answer messages left on his cellphone yesterday.

Mr. Suzuki did not answer messages seeking a response.

Instead I usually write to friends and answer messages through the bulletin board.

Ms. Arroyo did not answer messages left in her office.

This is becoming the new "check is in the mail" excuse for why we don't answer e-mail messages.

The executive director of Library Connection did not answer messages left over three days on his office phone and e-mail seeking comment.

Family members did not answer messages for comment on Kevin Tillman's posting.

Lawyers for the three defendants did not return calls or answer messages seeking comment.

Mr. Perot did not answer messages left at his headquarters requesting comment on his role in the education law.

"Onthefly" continued to answer messages yesterday, but declined to confirm the online news report.