Billiards Digest April 2011

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
30 THE GREATEST THING: Part 1 in two-issue special feature, BD presents "The Greates Thing in the World." a short story from an icon of American literature. by Norman Mailer<br>
40 WITH HIGH EFFICIENCY: Looking to add a little something to your domicile? Make the most of your space, time and money when creating your home gameroom. by BD Staff<br>
44 PROS TACKLE BARBOX: Warren Kiamco pockets the U.S. Bar Table Championships men's all-around title, while Vivian Villareal sweeps the women's divisions. by BD Staff<br>
46 DIZZYING HEIGHTS: Orcollo joints elite company with a dominant performance at the WPA World 8-Ball Championship. by Nicholas Leider<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER: BCA Downsizing to Extinction?. Mike Panozzo<br>
64 TIPS & SHAFTS: Laube's Late Changes George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 YESTERYEAR: Jim Rempe stops the Filipino domination in early 1986.<br>
8 BD NEWS: The BCA reduces size of board, discontinues funding for BankShot.<br>
12 WINGSHOTS: R.A. Dyer catches up with "Dippy Dave" unlikely star of Derny City. Also, check out this month's CueZilla cue and You Make the Call.<br>
15 STROKE TO GENIUS: Rafael Martinez makes SOG appearnace No.3, this time with a bank<br>
50 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: Want to know why snooker's so popular? Here are a few ideas.<br>
54 TOURNAMENTS: Alex Pagulayan kick starts his spring with a win in Hollywood. Also, Souquet ekes past Van den Berg for a title in Paris.<br>
58 TOUR SPOTTING: JoAnn Mason Parker keeps rolling after a return to the U.S. Open. Plus, Joyner and Hatch their way to impressive 9-ball crowns.<br>
61 FELT FORUM: New products to freshen up your game.<br>
62 AD INDEX: Your guide to BD's advertisers.<br>
62 MARKETPLACE: Check out some great offers.<br>

<b>Instruction</b><br>
18 Quick Hits: House Pro Robles gets you off the plateau. Plus, Straight Talk and Xiaoting Pan is On the Spot.<br>
20 Nick Varner. Strategies<br>
22 David Alciatore. Illustrated Principles<br>
24 Larry Schwartz. Stripes & Solids<br>
26 Bob Jewett. Tech Talk<br>
28 Andy Segal. Trick Shots