Billiards Digest December 2012

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
30 IN NEED OF IDEAS? The BD Holiday Gift Guide is here. Chock full of present possibilities, our product showcase will help check a few names off your list. by BD Staff<br>
38 REMEMBER ME? Jasmin Ouschan returns to the winner's circle on the WPBA Classic Tour at the year-end Tour Championship. by BD Staff<br>
40 AMERICA'S OWN: Shane Van Boening takes his second U.S. Open title with dominant performance among a host of Filipino challenges. by Nicholas Lieider<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.Mike Panozzo<br>
60 TIPS & SHAFTS: Cheap Thrills. George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 YESTERYEAR: Europe takes the Mosconi Cup after its six-year stay in the U.S.<br>
8 BD NEWS: U.S. Open payout problems put Barry Behrman in a bind.<br>
12 WINGSHOTS: Both Mosconi Cup squads will feature up-and-coming rookies. Also, take a look at Joel Hercek's Picasso-inspired cue.<br>
15 STROKE OF GENIUS: Brit Phil Burford gets out a trap he set for himself.<br>
46 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: Glass pool tables have a surprisingly long history. <br>
51 TOURNAMENTS: Appleton and Kim capture big money, winner-takes-all prizes, while the Europeans take their fourth World Cup of Trick Shots.<br>
54 TOUR SPOTTING:Tom D'Alfonso works to make a career out of his passion. Also, Ekonomopoulos shoots his way into the Mosconi Cup.<br>
59 REGIONAL RANKINGS: Spy the top players from tours across the country.<br>
59 AD INDEX: Your guide to BD's advertisers.<br>
59 MARKETPLACE: Take a look at our retail and poolroom partners.