Billiards Digest October 2008

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
42 TOUGH AS NIELS: Niels Feijen takes the title at the World 14.1 Straight Pool Championships, but Jasmin Ouschan and Francisco Bustamante almost steal the spotlight. by George Fels<br>
46 BEST OF SHOW: Look at the calendar. Why, It's getting close to the holiday shopping season. If you're looking for a new table, we have the glitziest and ritziest models on the market. by Nicholas Leider<br>
50 WESTSIDE STORY: The top squad in the Open 8-Ball division of the APA National Team Championships give its coach a lesson in faith. by Matt O'Brien<br>
54 30 OVER 30: Nos. 6 & 5 on our monthly countdown of the greatest tournament finals of the last 30 years, featuring Earl Strickland and Allison Fisher. by Nicholas Leider<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
14 From The Publisher: Five gold rings: The Olympic dreamby Mike Panozzo<br>
72 Tips & Shafts: Ouschan: Should she or shouldn't she?.by George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 Yesteryear: Hohmann stakes his claim on the straight-pool circuit<br>
8 Mailbag: Hall of Shame: How can the BCA turn its back on pool's heritage?<br>
10 Ad Index:Your guide to BD's advertisers.<br>
12 BD News: Things are tough all over: Retailers suffer during industry slump<br>
18 Wingshots: The hubbub leading up to the World 10-Ball Championship. Plus, Stroke of Genius featuring Efren Reyes and You Make the Call.<br>
24 Calendar: Your guide to tournaments and events<br>
58 Chronicles by Mike Shamos The shape of things: Unusual table formats<br>
62 Tournaments Johnny Archer wins his fourth Turning Stone Classic in 24 months. Plus, Corey Deuel's big payday, and the BD/PoolDawg Power Index.<br>
66 Tour Spotting Dennis Orender in the Player Spotlight. Plus, rankings for all the majoy regional tours<br>
76 Felt Forum: New products to drool over<br>
77 Marketplace: Some great offers.<br>

<b>INSTRUCTION</b><br>
26 Quick Hits: How to gauge the rails. Plus, Drill Bits, Straight Talk, and Anna Kostanian put o the Spot.<br>
28 Nick Varner. Strategies<br>
30 Larry Schwartz. Stripes & Solids<br>
32 Bob Jewett. Tech Talk<br>
34 Tom Ross. In Focus<br>
38 David Alciatore. Illustrated Principles<br>
40 Nicholas Leider. The Rookie
(Willie Jopling's Trick Shots will return next month)