Influence is a term that refers to the ability to indirectly control or affect the actions of other people or things. The meaning of influence therefore depends on who or what is being affected, and to what end. So yes Lori influence does exsist.

Influence may mean:

• Influence Machine is a type of mechanical device that produces static electricity.
• Social influence derives from an interpersonal relationship.
• Sphere of influence is the area a state has a level of control over.
• Office of Strategic Influence is a short-lived United States government department.
• Driving under the influence is the criminal act of driving while intoxicated.
• Undue influence is a contract law term arising from parties with unequal bargaining power.

As a book title:

• Influence Science and Practice is a psychology book.
• How to Win Friends and Influence People is a 1936 self-help book.
• The Influence of Sea Power upon History is an 1890 book on naval warfare.
• How to Talk Dirty and Influence People is the autobiography of comedian Lenny Bruce.

As a movie or TV or theater reference:

• Bad Influence is a 1990 film starring Rob Lowe and James Spader.
• Bad Influence is also a mid-1990s British children's television show.
• A Woman Under the Influence is a 1974 film by John Cassavetes starring Peter Falk and Gena Rowlands.
• ''Influence (play) is a 2005 play by David Williamson

As a music reference:

• Office of Strategic Influence is also a progressive metal band, and the title of their 2003 Office of Strategic Influence (album).
• Under the Influence is a British compilation album series.
• Under the Influence is also a 1988 album by Overkill.
• Buzz or Howl Under the Influence of Heat is also a 1983 album by The Minutemen.

Other references:

• Influence was a Dick Tracy comic book villain who wore hypnotic lenses in order to force his victims to do his bidding. Tracy defeated him by hitting him in the face with a loaded walking-stick, shattering his trick eyewear.

Influence is also a term used in the discussion of:

• Astrology, where the movement of heavenly bodies is said to influence the daily lives of people.
• Power (sociology), where one person may influence another.
• Power (international), where one state may influence another.
• Political power, a common form of influence.
• Lobbying, an organized effort to influence politicians.
• Bribery, the use of money or similar rewards to influence others.
• Cultural imperialism, when one culture influences another.