The New Citizens Press

You are hanging out with a group of friends. You all go to the movies then out to eat at your favorite restaurant. At dinner your friend Leah orders her food as usual. When the food arrives, Leah practically inhales the food, and then excuses herself to the bathroom. A few minutes later you also excuse yourself to the restroom. You go into the bathroom and you hear someone throwing up. Leah comes out of the stall and her eyes are bloodshot. You ask her if she is okay and she says that she is fine. Later you and your friends are at a clothing store trying on clothes. Leah complains about everything she tries on saying she is too fat. You and your friends are starting to get worried about her. You think she may be bulimic, but you’re not exactly sure. Here are the causes and affects of bulimia along with some signs and symptoms to help you identify a bulimic person.

March is Women’s History Month so instead of the typical “Ask the Business Reference Librarian!” column this week, I’m paying tribute to some of the great business-women in the United States.  It wasn’t hard to find women to write about for this article.  There are literally thousands of accomplished and entrepreneurial women, both from history as well as present-day, from which to choose.  All have greatly influenced business in the United States.  This article highlights just a few of the women which I found most interesting.

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