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Whole Foods Friday - $25 Gift Card Giveaway

PhotobucketCongrats to Beth!  Have fun on that shopping trip.  For everyone else, there will continue to be more opportunities to win your $25 Whole Foods Gift Card, so keep visiting dkMommy Spot!

It is time once again for Whole Foods Friday, which means another opportunity to win a $25 gift card to Whole Foods.  For the past several Fridays here at dkMommy Spot, we’ve been exploring their Whole Story blog.  Today I’d like to share with you their podcasting section.  I typed “podcasting” into their search window and came up with over 60 podcasts and videos.  (They also have a lovely side widget that shares podcasts with you too.)  I’m a podcast junkie, so I added it into my iTunes player.  If you want to listen via iTunes too, you can do a Power Search in the iTunes player for “Whole Story”. 

So now for the giveaway fun!  Follow the rules below, and I’ll choose a winner Tuesday morning.

3 Ways to Win

1.) Visit the Whole Story podcasts and take a look around.  Come back here and tell me one or two podcast or video topics that really grab you as interesting.  Remember, leave a good comment.  If I cannot contact the winner, you might be chosen instead based on your comment.

2.) Email subscribers are entered into this and all future giveaways, for as long as their subscription is active. Just click here: Subscribe to dkMommy Spot by Email (Please make sure to verify your Feedburner subscription by responding to the email they send you. If you don’t receive it, check your junk mail. Only verified subscriptions are entered for all the giveaways.)

3.) Blog about this giveaway on your blog with a link back to this post.  Come back and leave me a Comment with a link to your blog post.

Do all three, and you have three entries to win! You have until midnight EST on Monday, July 28, 2008, to enter.

Check here for other current giveaways at dkMommy Spot, including the Gimme Recipes! Giveaway where you have another shot at winning a Whole Foods Gift Card and other goodies.

219 Responses to “Whole Foods Friday - $25 Gift Card Giveaway”

  1. 1
    Carol:

    I’m interested in When It’s Hot, Get Hotter because we have just started using more chiles in our cooking. cdziuba@aol.com

  2. 2
    M. Mills:

    I like the Homemade Greek-Style Veggie Burgers podcast. I’m trying to eat more veggie burgers (to be healthier), but don’t like the usual ones that taste like cardboard. These look delicious!

  3. 3
    Eileen:

    The Podcast “Whole Planet Foundation Helping Through Microfinance” really caught my eye… well more so my heart. It’s so sad to see other countries like that when to most people a dollar is NOTHING, to those countries it’s everything! We don’t have much money to spare, but I donated $5 through http://www.wholeplanetfoundation.org/.

    Eileens last blog post..69.89.31.184

  4. 4
    Shannon:

    Secret Ingredient — because anything to help save time and effort is for me!

  5. 5
    Julie G:

    Ahh Couscous! My daughter loves to say the word, but she won’t actually eat much when I make it. Perhaps I will pick up some new tips from this podcast!

  6. 6
    Lauren Ponce:

    Couscous…I love this stuff! And I’d be interested in the one on spicy peppers and eating hot stuff in the summer.

    Lauren Ponces last blog post..Silly Dog

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    Alice Hansen:

    The “Be good to your whole body” podcast really appeals to me - Whole Foods has such a huge personal care section its a bit overwhelming so I think that podcast would be a great place to start. Thanks for the giveaway!

  8. 8
    Go Amie:

    The Microfinance podcast really pulls at me. I think buying organic, living green, and microfinance are all about the same thing - keeping the world and its people healthy.

  9. 9
    Xenia:

    The “Fresh Summer Corn” topic is perfectly timed as my family was just having a discussion a day or so ago that started with how to tell if an ear is going to be tasty and led to the “right” way to eat off the cob! Thanks!

  10. 10
    cielo:

    When It’s Hot, Get Hotter & Secret Ingredient

  11. 11
    Morgan M.:

    The greek-style veggie burgers - I have to agree with those above me - girlfriend of mine is greek and columbian family background and has mentioned some tasty sounding things to me recently - so naturally I’m attracted to this.

  12. 12
    Tabitha Coca:

    i love whole foods

  13. 13
    Ashley:

    The first one that caught my eye was “Couscous — A “Go-To” Staple” Why? Last night we tried couscous for the first time and I stared as my two year old shoveled it in her mouth. The stuff was flying everywhere, she was going at it so ferociously. When i asked her if she wanted more couscous, she looked at me like I had purple polk-a-dots all over my face and said “This is rice. I want more rice.” No argument. LOL

    Thanks for the opportunity! We love that place(though they look at us strange when we clean out the pinapple sample stand)!
    anavarre1331@bellsouth.net

  14. 14
    Patti:

    The first post Couscous — A “Go-To” Staple caught my eye! My kids love it (it is so cute to hear them beg for it) and I am always looking for new ways to cook it. My husband, a rice fiend, admited the other night that he likes Couscous better!! YAY!

    Pattis last blog post..Giveaway coming soon

  15. 15
    Katie:

    The Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Skewers with BBQ Glaze recipe podcast really attracted my attention — that sounds delicious! And actually they make it look pretty easy too.

    Katies last blog post..Random Thought Thursdays

  16. 16
    Bernadette Holbrook:

    I LOVE Whole Foods! I shop there weekly,

  17. 17
    Melanie:

    I really love peppers and am growing all different kinds in my garden, so I have to say I really like the podcast, When It’s Hot, Get Hotter. I am a vegetarian, and I also like the Homemade Greek Style Veggie Burger podcast. I can’t wait to try all these new recipes. I love Whole Foods and what they represent.

  18. 18
    Constance Spanios:

    OK, I’ll admit it… I’m being purely selfish here… most times I enter giveaways to get something for someone else… but this one would be ALL MINE!!! With 5 children, I scrimp and save and coupon shop trying to get the most bang for my buck, so needless to say, shopping at Whole Foods just doesn’t happen. This would be MY TREAT, and I would SO buy some SERIOUS CHOCOLATE with it!!!!!

  19. 19
    Constance Spanios:

    Sorry, got so excited about the chocolate thing I forgot about visiting the site!!! Microfinancing is what got my attention.. I’d love to help a retailer who uses some of thier profit to help others in need!!!! Excellent!!!!

  20. 20
    Stephanie V:

    Natural Salon Part 2: Cuts and Styling — great series

  21. 21
    Nancy:

    The Whole Foods podcast that first caught my eye was Couscous - A “Go-To” Staple because several days before the podcast I entered my favorite “Quick, Cheap, Delicious, and Healthy Couscous” recipe in your Gimme Recipes! Contest! I am also glad to see others posting here about how they are discovering and using couscous. Another fave podcast would be the When It’s Hot, Get Hotter podcast about chile peppers. There’s always something new to learn - isn’t it wonderful!

  22. 22
    Joan:

    I have a very warm place in my heart filled with memories of New Orleans, so I am drawn to the Crawfish Cakes with Orange-Chili Vinaigrette. It sounds fantastic!

  23. 23
    Louise Brouillette:

    I love couscous

  24. 24
    shannon w.:

    I like the cheddar cheese drop biscuits or frozen treats. My son would love both, so we are anxious to watch.

  25. 25
    Stacy:

    Slow Food and Carlo Petrini Podcast was really great. Especially with all the food scares.

  26. 26
    stacey moore:

    Secret Ingredient!
    thanks!
    moore.g at insideconnect.net

    stacey moores last blog post..Mom’s Ultimate Family Organizer {GIVEAWAY}

  27. 27
    Kimberly B.:

    I’m intrigued by the Home-made Greek style veggie burgers. I’m a vegetarian, and I love Greek food. These sound delicious!

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    Debbie D:

    I like the Fresh Summer Corn podcast. I LOVE corn on the cob, but never really knew how to choose a good ear. I’d just be peeling the outer leaves off like the other shoppers, never really knowing exactly what I was looking for. We grill it with garlic and cilantro…YUM!

  29. 29
    Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland:

    I love the slow foods podcast. I am a big fan of the slow foods movement. Great giveaway, thanks!

    Mary @ Adventures in Mommylands last blog post..Win Bum Genius Cloth Diapers

  30. 30
    Lethea Benson:

    I am probably one of the few who haven’t been iside a Whole Foods store; keep meaning to stop at the store! I’d love to win the Gift Card & Love the tips=)

  31. 31
    Sandy Gulliver:

    The food supply podcast by Carlo Petrini was interesting. It’s time we stop taking where it comes from for granted. Our food needs to be good, clean, & fair! You can listen to it at:
    http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2007/05/special-guest-interview-carlo-petrini/

  32. 32
    Becca:

    I was interested in the podcast about Microfinancing. I’m involved with a different organization that does similar work. This Foundation looks like such a great place to donate money, even if you only have a small amount to give.

  33. 33
    ruth:

    The Greek Style Veggie Burgers would be tasty and unique. The site is wonderful. Thanks for this great giveaway.

  34. 34
    Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland:

    Blogged ya:

    http://mommyland512.blogspot.com/2008/07/giveaways-over-at-dkmommy-spot.html

    Thanks again!

    Mary @ Adventures in Mommylands last blog post..Win Bum Genius Cloth Diapers

  35. 35
    Gina Stratos:

    The Greek Veggie Burgers caught me…. I’m Greek and vegan.
    gkstratos@ yahoo.com

  36. 36
    Ginny:

    Couscous for sure, love that. It has the strangest texture when eating, lol.

    Ginnys last blog post..Review ~ Street Science School Supplies

  37. 37
    susan varney:

    natural salon part 1

  38. 38
    Susan Taylor:

    Love Whole Foods….Great store. Fresh summer corn info caught my eye…Always looking for new ways to fix things and love getting information on vegetables I cook that I might not be aware of.

  39. 39
    Audrey:

    Couscous A Go-To Staple. I have to say my reason for choosing this one is because I have no clue what to do with couscous. I’ve ordered it in restaurants, but personally have no clue what to do with it at home :)

    Greek Style Veggie Burgers might be interesting too. I mean what can one do with a fake meat pattie? :)

    I’m at audreyoka@cox.net

    Audreys last blog post..Grilling Chicken

  40. 40
    Janet F:

    Couscous — A “Go-To” Staple caught my eye because I really like Couscous but I do not know much about it or how to cook it.

    I usually make it plain and then into a salad but I want to learn more about it.

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    ADrienne Gordon:

    The Couscous interests me because i love it and the helath benefits, but do not like the calories

  42. 42
    Carrie H.:

    Well actually the top item caught my eye, the “Slow Food and Carlo Petrini Podcast,” because I have a friend who worked for Slow Food USA and so I got to know a lot about the movement. I also am looking forward to listening to the podcast on fresh summer corn. It’s one of the best things about summer!

  43. 43
    misty:

    Whole Planet Foundation Helping Through Microfinance and Secret Ingedient sound interesting to me. Thanks so much for the opportunity.

    I am also a subscriber.

    mistys last blog post..Rants and an upcoming review.

  44. 44
    Wendy:

    I am, as always, a subscriber and posted your contest on my blog here http://swishersweetie.blogspot.com/2008/07/whole-foods-friday-25-gift-card.html

    Wendys last blog post..Whole Foods Friday - $25 Gift Card Giveaway

  45. 45
    Linda Finger:

    The Podcast “When It’s Hot, Get Hotter” caught my eye because my family loves spicy food.

  46. 46
    Jen Mc:

    Its great that Whole Planet Foundation has helped over 16,500 individuals since 2005 as mentioned in the story, “One Woman’s Story – Aracely Cruz”.

  47. 47
    loki:

    Fresh Summer Corn, it tells about the different varieties and how to pick the good ones!

  48. 48
    Genevieve:

    The podcast about fresh corn sounds interesting, and also the slow food one.

  49. 49
    Caryn B:

    I actually just started researching all natural hair care products and came across John Masters Organics. I’d love to try them out. The Natural Salon podcasts look really interesting.
    I am not the best cook but I try and the Seared Halibut with Cherry Tomatoes, Fennel, Cucumber and Mint looks incredibly yummy!

    Caryn Bs last blog post..New Blog Address!

  50. 50
    Tiffanie W.:

    I liked the couscous one. I need to try that. I was never really sure what it was before.

  51. 51
    sandy:

    liked the coucous one too- love whole foods

  52. 52
    Sarah Buki:

    I like the Be good to your whole body podcast. Good to remember.

    Sarah Bukis last blog post..Recovery

  53. 53
    Ginny:

    when it’s hot get hotter.

  54. 54
    Melissa Reeder:

    I love Whole Foods! I really liked the cheddar cheese drop biscuits. Thanks for this fabulous giveaway!

  55. 55
    Sheila:

    I love Whole Foods. I feel “holy” shopping there. The Slow Food Nation and Carlo Petrina podcast is enlightening; however, video with the podcast would make it more interesting. The Aquaculture Standards podcast regarding issues surrounding farmed fish is another worthwhile podcast on the Whole Foods site.

  56. 56
    Kerry:

    My daughter is now a dedicated vegetarian - she’d go bananas with a Whole Foods GC.

  57. 57
    bob:

    I’ll purchase some of their delicious gluten free offerings for a dear friend who deserves them because she’s always helping people.

  58. 58
    Cindi:

    Hi, The “Natural Salon Part 2: Cuts and Styling” sounds great! The John Master’s Organic Natural Haircare Salon is a place I would like to visit. Thanks, Cindi

  59. 59
    Theresa Shafer:

    right now it is about how to s t r e t c h that dollar unitl it is a dddddooooollllllllllllaaaaaarrr. so the most interesting blog was all related to :
    Whole Deal & Price Comparisons
    Whole foods hs coupons, the manufactor’s sites have coupons, the 365 brand is great and less expensive. There are sales AND free samples. yum - yum as I try to make it all stretch. AND .10 back if you bring back the bag. All good.

  60. 60
    Heather:

    I liked “When its hot, get hotter” and “Homemade Greek Style Veggie Burgers” Their site is very informative.

  61. 61
    Daryl H:

    I liked the podcast on Frozen Treats. It gave me ideas for what we are working on this summer; staying cool and healthy.

    Daryl Hs last blog post..Robyn’s First Giveaway!

  62. 62
    Daryl H:

    It’s on the blog at:

    http://hodgepodge56.blogspot.com/2008/07/dkmommy-spot-chemical-free-living-for.html

  63. 63
    Sharon Jones:

    Be Good To Your Whole Body Podcast for sure…
    thanks! :)
    Sharon Joness last blog post..Sticky Notes

  64. 64
    Alissa:

    Yum, the Greek veggie burgers sound good. I’m always trying to serve my kids healthy vegetarian food! And there’s no better place to shop than Whole Foods.

  65. 65
    Jamie Nazaroff:

    I love the Secret Ingredient podcast!

  66. 66
    Joanna Sargent:

    I was interested in the couscous podcast. I am always looking for ways to not heat up the kitchen in the summer either to save on those electricity bills (and save energy).

    Joanna Sargents last blog post..Contest for 12 bum genius diapers

  67. 67
    Gaye McGill:

    I think Slow Food Nation sounds excellent - we’re all better off if we take more time to select, prepare and enjoy our food. Fresh Summer Corn sounds like fun too.

  68. 68
    Ellie:

    Wow, they have some great stuff! I downloaded 2, Natural First Aid, and the interview with Slow Foods.

  69. 69
    Angela J:

    How nice, I’d like this

  70. 70
    Elaine K.:

    I like the Be good to your whole body podcast. We are all so busy that we don’t always take care of ourselves. Whole Foods really knows what it is doing and how to help us live healthier lives. I travel quite a ways to get to a Whole Foods store - it’s worth it.

  71. 71
    Fortune:

    I like the Be good to your whole body podcast. Whole Foods is a great store.

  72. 72
    Bes:

    The Couscous one, I’ve been wanting to incorporate couscous into my diet but want to learn more about it and how to prepare it.

  73. 73
    Linda Lansford:

    food is good

  74. 74
    amy purple:

    Of course, I enjoyed the couscous one! We use it almost every week for my husband’s lunch. He doesn’t have access to a fridge or microwave at work, so since it tastes great room temperature, it’s perfect. We mix all tons of stuff into ours and are creating new recipes with it. There’s a few of them posted on my blog.

    amy purples last blog post..Decoylab - Animal Alphabet Poster

  75. 75
    Susan Ledet:

    The one that caught my attention first was “The “Be good to your whole body” I’m a new diabetic and am still learning how important it is to take care of my whole body with nutrition. Thanks for the great giveaway.

  76. 76
    Tina:

    The Copper River Salmon podcast makes me hungry - I think I might make some for dinner tonight! And the Natural First Aid for the Summer has some great tips. tinawittmer(at)yahoo(dot)com

  77. 77
    Saph @ Walk With Me:

    Posted bout your contest here: http://windersnest.blogspot.com/2008/07/blog-contests.html
    and subscribed via email.

    Saph @ Walk With Mes last blog post..Blog Contests

  78. 78
    Saph @ Walk With Me:

    Posted about it here: http://windersnest.blogspot.com/2008/07/blog-contests.html
    Subscribed via email.

    Saph @ Walk With Mes last blog post..Blog Contests

  79. 79
    Suzy Kopitsky:

    “Be good to your whole Body” was great. It reminds us to take care of all parts of our bodies, not just certain parts.

  80. 80
    Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland:

    Blogged ya:

    http://mommyland512.blogspot.com/2008/07/giveaways-over-at-dkmommy-spot.html

    Thanks again!

    Mary @ Adventures in Mommylands last blog post..Win a Land’s End Backpack

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    djp:

    would like to try more of the right foods

  82. 82
    megan:

    I liked the couscous one. I finally got my hubby to try it at a restaurant, so now I need to learn to make it at home.

  83. 83
    Debbie:

    Seems like we all like couscous but isn’t it just a great food? Sweet, savory, however you want it. So, that one really appeals to me.

  84. 84
    SS:

    I liked the Secret Ingredient most

  85. 85
    Ashley:

    The Slow Food Nation podcast really grabbed my attention. There are a lot of problems in our current food supply, and I like keeping up-to-date on these issues and how to get things back to the way they were.

  86. 86
    Laura:

    I like the Homemade Greek-Style Veggie Burgers, Couscous — A “Go-To” Staple, and Slow Food and Carlo Petrini Podcast. I’ve been trying to be more conscious of ’slow food’ and shopping local markets and farmers in our area, but it can be hard. I would like to learn more about the whole process and where to best focus my efforts as the consumer. As for the other two, I love all things couscous and veggie-burger! Yum.

  87. 87
    Mia F:

    The first of the blog entries that immediately caught my eye was the Couscous. I never tried couscous before, but after viewing the picture and listening to the audiofile, I think that is something I have to try very soon especially since it’s simple to prepare. The second entry I liked was the recipe for Halibut. When it comes to cooking fish, I’m not very creative. The halibut with cherry tomatoes, fennel, cucumber and mint doesn’t seem too difficult to prepare so I got a copy of the recipe and will attempt my hand at it as well.

    Thinking about both dishes really has my stomach aching for something good to eat. In the future, I won’t make the mistake of visiting the Whole Foods blog while hungry. :)

  88. 88
    Linda:

    I like the couscous podcast. I had not heard about it before and will definitely be giving it a try. I also liked When It’s Hot, Get Hotter since we use a lot of peppers in our dishes.

  89. 89
    Stephen Alexander:

    Fruit runs!

  90. 90
    mannequin:

    Yum; I sought out and watched the Chicago Style Hot Dogs and Root Beer floats video because it looked fun; and it was!
    The thing is, what I really discovered was that the entire site looks yummy, informative AND fun! I can’t wait to try some of these recipes!
    I’d love to win the gift card as an introductory to Whole Foods shopping experience.

    mannequins last blog post..

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    Nanette Olson:

    The Chicago Style Hot Dogs and Root Beer floats video made me hungry.

  92. 92
    Jennifer M:

    The Homemade Greek-Style Veggie Burgers sound so delicious. It’s nice to see how to make them step-by-step.

  93. 93
    Kate:

    Be good to your whole body - because we should! and the podcast about Microfinancing, just find it interesting

  94. 94
    Barb:

    Actually, the latest podcast about slow food really caught my eye! I’ve been wanting to learn more about the slow food movement, but haven’t had time to read. This sounds perfect for me, as I can listen while I process photos. :D
    Barbs last blog post..Photos Of Things

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    Sylvia Belle:

    Whole Foods is so far from my home I do not go there very ofter

  96. 96
    Amanda:

    Fresh Summer Corn podcast looked interesting - we love sweet corn and have family members still farming.

  97. 97
    Sue:

    Demystifying Aromatherapy - I love aromatherapy and use it faithfully - not only for the smell and relaxation but also as body care. I’ve been able to go off many of the pain meds I am on for RA because of using essential oil blend salves. Love Whole Foods and buy many of my oils there.

  98. 98
    Jean:

    Oooh, the Fresh Summer Corn story. A place we used to camp each year was down the road from a small farm, and we would always be there in time for the fresh corn. Mom would put the water on, and send us kids down the road to buy corn. The lady would walk out into the field and pick it right then and there. I was never a kid that cared that much about food, or had that sophisticated of a palate, but I can clearly remember just how good that corn was.

    Jeans last blog post..Two firsts!

  99. 99
    Ed Nemmers:

    The Fresh Summer Corn podcast; corn, when did I have corn?

  100. 100
    Annemarie:

    Fresh Summer Corn podcast was interesting.

  101. 101
    Elizabeth M.:

    The Be Good to Your Whole Body podcast appeals to me because I’m very interested in using natural ways of bettering health instead of medicinal ways if at all possible.

  102. 102
    Preston P.:

    I liked the podcast “Eggs in Purgatory”. Not only do they talk about Whole Foods cage-free eggs from chickens that eat healthy, organic food, but the recipe sounds great as well.

  103. 103
    Will:

    “Eggs in Purgatory”

  104. 104
    Karen Gonyea:

    Eggs in purgatory was great !!

  105. 105
    gerald estep:

    Secret Ingredient — because anything to help save time and effort is for me!

  106. 106
    Amanda Barrett:

    I love Couscous!

  107. 107
    Aura:

    fresh summer corn and the couscous podcasts sound interesting. I really enjoy making healthy food that tastes good.

  108. 108
    Linda Moeller:

    Great prize.

  109. 109
    Dan Smith:

    When It’s Hot, Get Hotter & Secret Ingredient

  110. 110
    Susan Smith:

    Eggs in purgatory was great

  111. 111
    Megan B.:

    Wow, the Greek Style Veggie Burgers sounded absolutely amazing, that was what intrigued me the most!

  112. 112
    Kristelh:

    I was happy to see the podcast on Natural Hair Salons…I was just thinking about that the other day!

  113. 113
    Heather M.:

    The agricultural standards looked really intersting but my favorite was all the recipes. I love to try new things and recipes.

  114. 114
    Samantha Pruitt:

    the When It’s Hot, Get Hotter podcast sounds really interesting, so does the Copper River Salmon with Basil Lemon Butter

  115. 115
    Jo:

    The “Secret Ingredient” podcast looks interesting. It’s how to cook food fast but still have awesome flavor.
    jceko77@yahoo.com

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    Vicki Wurgler:

    the fresh summer corn-my garden is beautiful this year, I think we will have alot of nice fresh corn to enjoy

  117. 117
    vera:

    i am interested in the slow food podcast and the one on aquaculture (ie modern over-fishing) cheers, vera

  118. 118
    Pamela White:

    Aquaculture Standards podcast caught my attention because farmed fish has gotten a bad rap because standards do not garantee healthy fish that is good to eat. I also wonder if wild fish are healthy because of pollutants getting into the water supply. This topic hits our region because of the salmon fishing and farming in the area.

  119. 119
    Sylvia Porter:

    i’d like to take a listen to “Crawfish Cakes with Orange-Chili Vinaigrette” that sounds like a good recipe!

  120. 120
    Maggie:

    I loved the organic salon feature in New York. I wish they would open one up in Chicago….

  121. 121
    CAROLYN:

    Love Whole Foods Mart!

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    that girl: