But the blank areas will reject the ink and will instead attract water.

VOA: special.2009.09.02

Aid organizations have been arriving. World Vision spokeswoman Laura Blank says its team has arrived and is now assessing the needs.

VOA: standard.2009.10.01

Blank says World Vision regularly provides earthquake assistance and usually has supplies positioned throughout the country, such as blankets,food, water and medicine, for just such emergencies.

VOA: standard.2009.10.01

MENENDEZ: "I'm just not here a blank check. I said that in the previous administration, and as much as I respect this one, I believe the same standards have to apply."

VOA: standard.2009.05.12