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David Lacy
Columnist and iPinion co-founder - September 13, 2013 in News
“Like” iPinion? There’s an App for that
For over three and a half years the iPinion Syndicate has been exploring the world of politics, entert- ainment, culinary, travel, satire, as well as the day-to-day oddities and absurdities that make up this crazy thing called human existence. Periodically, we also include pieces that...
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David Lacy
Columnist and iPinion co-founder - September 3, 2013 in Uncategorized
You don’t just adopt a dog, you adopt a community
I arrived in Vegas early on a Saturday morning. My best friend met me in the lobby of the Luxor and followed me as I bought a gin and tonic and an energy drink. I had to catch up fast – the rest of the...
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David Lacy
Columnist and iPinion co-founder - July 21, 2013 in Columnists
Rolling Stone doesn’t lionize a terrorist; it offers unsettling reality
Photo credit: Sean Murphy/Associated Press. In response to Rolling Stone‘s controversial cover photo and feature article, Sgt. Sean Murphy of the Massachusetts State Police released a photo of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, bullet-riddled, blood-crusted, and with a sniper “dot” trained on his forehead and declared, “This is the...
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David Lacy
Columnist and iPinion co-founder - June 5, 2013 in Uncategorized
Puppies are exhausting, painful, destructive little shits, and boy do I love them!
It’s funny how many people will inform you how difficult raising a puppy can be once you adopt one. I feel like a vegetarian who has been queried for the umpteenth time by some wannabe nutritionist about how one can possibly get enough protein in...
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David Lacy
Columnist and iPinion co-founder - May 5, 2013 in Uncategorized
iPinion turns three
“Why is your logo green?” a friend once inquired. I didn’t have a response at the ready. Our former Director of Multimedia Tracy J. Thomas had chosen the color during our first re-design and I never stopped to question it. I’m sure she had her...
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David Lacy
Columnist and iPinion co-founder - May 5, 2013 in Uncategorized
The simplest truths
by David Lacy “Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius – and a lot of courage – to move in the opposite direction.” – E.F. Schumacher *** As a kid I just didn’t get...
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David Lacy
Columnist and iPinion co-founder - March 23, 2013 in Uncategorized
Twelve phrases I hate with a passion
1. It is what it is. Wow. Insightful. There literally is not a more obvious statement you could make about anything and everything in this world. If you go to someone for advice and he or she offers you this gem, commend him or...
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David Lacy
Columnist and iPinion co-founder - January 6, 2013 in Uncategorized
Interracial dating: It’s all the rage! But am I a closet imperialist?
Last year, a study by the Pew Research Center study revealed that one in seven marriages in the United States are interracial. Additionally, the study found that “the most common configuration of interracial couples is a white male and an Asian female.” The relationship advice...
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David Lacy
Columnist and iPinion co-founder - January 2, 2013 in Uncategorized
Awards, accolades, and publications
In 2012, we proudly showcased many of our contributors’ publications and awards. Amy Ferris and Hollye Dexter co-edited the anthology of essays “Dancing at The Shame Prom: Sharing the Stories That Kept Us Small” (published by Seal Press). Former iPinion Director of Multimedia Tracy Thomas...
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