Playboy January 2002

COVER STORY
As a WWF character, Chyna was nicknamed the Ninth Wonder of the World by her fans, but before Joanie Laurer became a ring femme fatale, she worked as a belly dancer and had her own band. Now, she has written a best-seller and created a website. Fourteen months after her first fabulous pictorial, she's back, and better than ever. Our Rabbit is armed.

FEATURES
70 THE TERRORIST DOLLAR
Access to laundered money turns out to be the key to wreaking global havoc. Guess who's climbed into bed with the Mob? BY JEFFREY ROBINSON
90 TABLOID TSAR
Under Steve Coz' guidance, the National Enquirer stormed the mainstream, breaking stories on 0J., Jesse Jackson and the Clintons. His reporters ferreted out the world's dirty secrets. But what happens when the unthinkable, an attack of anthrax, happens inside your own building? BY JOE DOLCE
94 OCEAN'S 11
The 1960 Rat Pack caper remains the ultimate documentary of cool. With the remake set for release, we go back to where the fun started and those crazy nights at the Sands. BY BILL ZEHME
96 THE NEW SEXUAL ETIQUETTE
Neatness counts! So does good behavior regarding oral sex, first dates and talking dirty. If you want to get laid, these babes advise, it's important to be both naughty and nice. BY ANKA RADAKOVICH
PLUS: "Ten Moves That Guarantee She'll Say Yes." Bone up, friend, and be assured of a happy outcome.
98 YEAR OF THE HOBBIT
George Lucas owes a big debt to J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Seems Star Wars wouldn't exist without Gandalf and Frodo. We report some other interesting facts, too. BY ROBERT B. DESALVO
122 KISS AND MAKEUP
This is our idea of Gene therapy. It involves plenty of recombination—with gorgeous groupies and Shannon Tweed. BY GENE SIMMONS
135 CENTERFOLDS ON SEX: JULIE CIALINI
As much as Julie likes to masturbate, she says there's no substitute for a man's penis.
136 THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS
TV survived, the FBI flopped, the Boy Scouts got into a knotty fix. Looks as if irony is alive and well. BY ROBERT S. WIEDER
144 20Q DAN PATRICK
The Sportscenter desk jockey has plenty to say about strip clubs, broadcaster lingo and the supremacy of basketball players. He also tells why he hates
soccer. BY WARREN KALBACKER
146 HORSING AROUND
Here's a great way to get started betting the ponies.

INTERVIEW
59 BRIT HUME
When Brit Hume left the White House beat at ABC to anchor the Fox News Channel, it was like leaving the Yankees to join an expansion team. Now, claims Hume, his team has made the World Series—it's down to Fox and CNN. In an important Playboy Interview, he talks about liberal bias, two Bush presidents and how the media dealt with September's terror attacks. BY DAVID SHEFF

PICTORIALS
76 JOANIE LAURER: WARRIOR PRINCESS
Chyna is gone, but Joanie's bod still kicks ass.
106 PLAYMATE: NICOLE NARAIN
Nicole Narrain went from the heartland into our hearts—and that was before we knew her tongue was pierced.
128 THE YEAR IN SEX
Sex—a whole year's worth! (Gary, Jesse, Rudy, Anna Nicole—plus "Name That Navel.")
149 PLAYMATE REVIEW
Check out four seasons of beauty in 12 easy pieces. Who will be the lucky winner?

FICTION
86 THE INVISIBLE MAN
If you're a crook it's handy to go unseen. Imagine the possibilities on trains, in stores, in locker rooms. Imagine if the woman shadowing you is invisible, too. BY ROBERT COOVER
120 AIDING AND ABETTING
Steven's wife is constantly pampering her depressed, narcissistic little brother. Steven thinks all the guy needs to hear is the truth. Big mistake. BY JOYCE CAROL OATES

NEWS AND NOTES
13 HANGIN' WITH HEF
Kevin Spacey and Andy Dick; private train to Sea World.
49 THE PLAYBOY FORUM
Faith-based politics look like a joke after September 11.
195 PLAYMATE NEWS
Playmates unwrapped, Julie McCullough, Rock Star premiere.

DEPARTMENTS
5 PLAYBILL
15 DEAR PLAYBOY
19 AFTER HOURS
29 WIRED
34 LIVING ONLINE
36 PLAYBOY TV
38 PLAYBOY.COM
40 MEN
43 MANTRACK
47 THE PLAYBOY ADVISOR
118 PARTY JOKES
170 WHERE AND HOW TO BUY
199 ON THE SCENE
200 GRAPEVINE
202 POTPOURRI

LIFESTYLE
88 CHAMPAGNE COCKTAILS
Mix it up for New Year's Eve with recipes from favorite bars. BY JOHN MARIANI
101 ELEVENTH-HOUR SANTA
A stereo, a snowboard, a flashlight, a knife, a chair—it's not too late!
138 FASHION: HOTEL HOLIDAY
It's the season for parties and homecomings. BY JOSEPH DE ACETIS

REVIEWS
28 MUSIC
Bob Dylan, Merle Haggard, Maxwell.
30 MOVIES
Indie hits, Joely Richardson.
32 VIDEO
Directors who act, The Blue Angel.
35 BOOKS
Sex, gambling and Dennis Miller.