Billiards Digest April 2008

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
42 IN THE BLACK: The Black Widow brand is ballooning beyond billiards, with major licensing, endorsement and appearance deals. Does Jeanette Lee even need pool? by Mason King<br>
47 SORRY, CINDERELLA: Johnny Archer bulldozes yet another promising newcomer at the Tuning Stone Classic. by Nicholas Leider<br>
48 MAKE A GAMEROOM: Here's how to plan the home rec room of your dreams, no matter the size of the space. by Nicholas Leider<br>
52 UNTOLD STORIES: The ghost of U.J. Puckett haunts a Texas poolroom. by R.A. Dyer<br>
55 30 OVER 30: Davenport finally wins the big one, Sigel survives Last Call, and more of the top finals from the last three decades. by BD Staff<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
16 From The Publisher: A Cure for the Tour. by Mike Panozzo<br>
72 Tips & Shafts: A round of " But Did You Know...?by George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
8 YESTERYEAR: SARS outbreaks spooks pool pros: Mosconi and Fats tee off.<br>
10 MAILBAG: Several solutions for the soft break<br>
12 AD INDEX: Your guide to BD's advertisers.<br>
14 BD NEWS: Revolving door for big events in Las Vegas and Manila.<br>
18 WINGSHOTS: Zo and Magic use pool to snare celebs. Plus, a cue by Keith Josey, You Make the Call, and Pool on TV for April..<br>
26 CALENDAR: Your guide to tournaments and events.<br>
58 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: Nation building: Developing an audience for pool in Malaysia<br>
62 TOURNAMENTS: Van Boening continues his tear at Bar Table Championships, Plus, WPBA rankings and the BD/PoolDawg Power Index..<br>
66 TOUR SPOTTING: Mello masters WPBA Regional Championship; Robles preys on Immonen. Plus, Kjoersvik earns Classic Tour return.<br>
69 FELT FORUM: New products to drool over.<br>
70 MARKETPLACE: Some great offers to ponder.<br>
71 WHERE TO FIND BD: Check out our poolroom and retail partners.<br>

<b>INSTRUCTION</b><br>
28 Quick Hits: Mastering stop-shot safeties. Plus, Drill Bits, Opening Shot, and Vivian Villarreal put On the Spot.<br>
30 Nick Varner. Strategies<br>
32 Larry Schwartz. Stripes & Solids<br>
34 Bob Jewett. Tech Talk<br>
36 Tom Ross. In Focus<br>
37 Audra Quinn. From Scratch<br>
38 David Alciatore. Illustrated Principles<br>
40 Willie Jopling. Trick Shots<br>