How evil is your food? Scan the barcode to find out.

FoodScanner is an iPhone app that makes me wish I still had an iPhone.

Oh yeah, that's right. AT&T's reception SUCKS at my house. Happiness is a G1. Yes it is.

But still, the app is cool in that it adds a social, political, & nutritional bent to your shopping.

DIY Barcode Software

That's right. For those of you who want to roll your own barcode decoding software, here's a project you can sink your teeth into.

Consolidating the Barcodes in Your Wallet

You don't have to know much about barcodes to appreciate this suggestion. Of course it leaves the poor cashier to scan every shortcut on your dance card until the register beeps. Still, it leaves your wallet thinner. File this one under "ultralight shopping".