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December, 2003

features78 The Last Days of Jam Master JayLast year Run-DMC's DJ was gunned down execution-style near the tough New York City neighborhood where the first true stars of hip-hop got their start. Our writer traces Jay's final moments and sizes up the likely killers.By Frank Owen96 Playboy's Christmas Gift GuideWe tie ribbons on a Fender guitar, a Bentley watch and a Spyder motorbike.114 What's So Funny About Peace, Love and Howard Dean?Will Democrat Howard Dean be the next president of the U.S.--o...