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When it comes to dating your friend’s ex, most of us know “The Code.” It’s that Code that contains the unspoken rule that THERE ARE BOUNDARIES YOU CANNOT CROSS AND dating your friend’s ex is one of them!! But what if they were teenagers when they dated - you’re now 40 years old and your best friend is married to someone else? What then? Is it okay to go after a friend’s ex after a certain amount of time has passed? Let’s Talk:

EVERYBODY LIES... Listen to Straight Talk’s lively discussion on deception and lies Signs of deception: He heads straight to the bathroom as soon as he comes home – He puts his phone on silent – signs of deception

Many of us know when we don't follow procedures, and something goes terribly wrong, we try to cover it up, especially when the consequences are severe and there is potential retribution. Distorting the truth is one way we hope we will get away with misconduct which, in the police force, involves the IPCC, SCTDD and IAP. The police are no different, or should I say, they should be different because they are recruited to serve and protect. If the police are seen to corrupt and collude with each other, how does that deception impact the evidence-gathering process? If the evidence is based on lies, how do the investigators and prosecutors determine the truth? Lady Loy discusses corporate manslaughter and police complaint procedures on Straight Talk with Michael Doherty, Civil Liberties Campaigner and Founder of Justice Now on jamrockradio.com. Michael Doherty, Civil Liberties Campaigner is the 1st individual to privately prosecute the police for perverting the course of justice, and win!! Lady Loy wants to know whether Leon Briggs was detained under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act and whether his rights were exercised before he died in police custody. The interview hopes to touch on police accountability, the Watchdog and the IPCC and its role in the corporate manslaughters of Sean Rigg, Leon Briggs, Mark Duggan and Smiley Culture.

STRAIGHT TALK SATURDAY 5TH OCT TOPIC: STEP-PARENTS ALTERNATE SATURDAYS 10 – 12PM WWW.JAMROCKRADIO.COM Some step-parents feel they can automatically treat a child as thought is his/her own just because they are living with (or married to) the mother. What are the Rights & Responsibilities of a Step-parent? • Over 80% of families include step-parents – why do you think the number is so high? • What do you think the impact of step-parenting has on young people? • Baby P? (17 months old – tortured and killed by step father) • Personal experiences of step-children • What do parents need to take into consideration when considering a step-parent for their child? • Where do loyalties lie? • What about interviewing prospective partners? • What is the step parents motives

Iba MaHr, the young sensation for authentic Jamaican reggae/ lover’s rock genre. Born January 21, he was given the name Mario Greaves at birth and has emerged with strong African culture, thus granted the name by friends, Iba MaHr, ‘Iba’ African name, meaning Humble and Calm while ‘MaHr’ is really an acronym, meaning Mario (his first name) of Harar (capital of Ethiopia). At age 19, Iba MaHr voiced his first song with CHARMAX MUSIC, chanting from Linstead, St. Catherine. Subsequently, he was able to sustain the many dangers and harm of his volatile community through the advocating of love, peace, righteousness and spiritual consciousness. He is quite humble, and does not let anything or no one trouble his innate calm. Iba MaHr's music ranges from reggae, lovers rock and soulful roots genre. The young sound, has worked with great producers and record labels such as, CHARMAX MUSIC, Max ‘Romeo’ Smith, XTERMINATOR PRODUCTIONS, Philip ‘Fatis’ Burrell, Marlon McCubbin, PG Music and a host of other producers. In 2008, CHARMAX MUSIC and thanks to the late Max ‘Romeo’ Smith released Iba MaHr’s first recognized song, “HAD IT & LOST IT”, on the various artiste album titled, “DEVIL ON DI RUN”. The track is now available on all popular music sites, such as iTunes and is also in major record stores. In relation to production, Iba MaHr is currently working on projects with PG Music for such works are on the way. With Rastafari as his inspiration, roots and culture is always what he promotes along with social commentary and soulful-reggae love songs that speaks out to the heart of ones and ones in love or out of love. Give heed to the voice, and what reggae music has to offer in the future.

Lady Loy interviews LUPA - Sunday 2 December at 2030hrs LUPA is an American of Italian Heritage reggae dee-jay, who lives in New York. QUESTIONS ASKED (not necessarily in the correct order) 1. Tell our listeners a little bit about your background? 2. LUPA, you are of Italian descent, living and born in America. What is it like being a white reggae artist in Black America, and how are you received (or perceived) by different races/colours? 3. Most of us know of Italian Reggae Artists like Alborosie. Tough Tone, Giada and Mellow Mood – so how big is reggae in Italy? 4. Is Lupa your stage name? What does it mean? 5. Alborosie is an Italian living in Jamaica - have you ever been to Jamaica – ever thought about living there? 6. I noticed in your bio that you say you started writing ‘reggae music’ at the age of 16 years. Please explain what you mean by ‘writing reggae music’ 8. You started recording in 1992, was that from the music you had written?. 9. What does ‘reggae music’ mean to you? 10. You say you can relate to the message in reggae of overcoming hardship – what hardship have you experienced? 11. Jamaican recording artists tend to interpret their challenges through their music, and yes it is usually about trials and hardship, but a lot Jamaican music is also about love and peace – what have you got to say about that aspect of reggae music? 12. Who is your source of inspiration I understand you like the work of Muziah’s (aka Philip Famous) – he has a Beres flavour. I particularly like the track “What could it be”, but what is it that you like about Muziah? 13. When I listened to the track you sang with GEORGE NOOKS, there is no way I would have been able to say you were not a Jamaican How did you acquire such a convincing Jamaican accent for reggae dancehall? 14. “Reggae don’t sound right any other way. I’m not forcing the patois, it’s a force within me” – YOU SAY PATOIS IS A FORCE WITHIN YOU – What do you mean by that? (bearing in mind he said he practiced it) In 1996 you teamed up with George Nooks to sing “REAL MAN”.. that won you a Tamika Award. – Why did you team up with George Nooks again? What is next for you – what can our listeners expect to hear from you in 2013 on your IMAICAN Music label? Released your debut album in 2010 – Hopes & Dreams how is that doing? Subsequently your album called “Focus” released by A1 Records

Heavy D born in Jamaica (Mandeville) and was living in Mount Vernon, New York when he died. He loved Hip Hop and every now and then, he courted his Jamaican roots by patnering with numerous reggae artists. His 'Vibes' album is a must have to any reggae lovers collection! Heavy D died aged 44 years (born 24 May 1967) just a couple of months after promoting his new Opus album and just hours after sending condolences to Joe Frazier on Twitter - how ironic! We do not know the reason why he died but he leaves behind a respectful, inspiring and creative legacy for the hip hop and reggae community. May he rest in eternal peace - Managing Editor, Myrna Loy

Rosemary Laryea of Colourful Radio interviews the Founder and Publisher of Blackbright News about her editorial journey.