Yet literally thousands of wineries around the world, large and small, luxury-priced and plonky, either own such devices themselves or send their wines out for a little laundering. (One outfit alone, ConeTech in Santa Rosa, claims more than 600 confidential winery clients.) It is kind of like winemaking in the Land of Oz--"A snip, snip here, a snip, snip there and a couple of la-di-dahs"--without the cheerful Munchkins.

FORBES: Faking It

And sharing news with friends and creating mini blogs as Snip-it encourages, is something I do with Twitter.

WSJ: Snip and Save or Put a Pin in It: Two Ways to Share Web Faves

Pro-snip campaigners are happy with the Texans' innovation.

ECONOMIST: Manhood for the chop

White-jacketed waiters serve well-executed Polish classics such as wild boar pate and pork knuckles with cabbage to the table, and the three-course express lunch is a snip at 20 Polish zloty.

BBC: A taste of Krakow

Snip the chiles in half or into 2-inch sections.

NPR: Savoring The Spice In Kung Pao Chicken