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|Jun 27, 2006
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|G. Andrew Franz, Elaine A. Strauss, Philip A. DiMenna, Rocco L. Gemma
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|King Pharmaceutical Research & Development, Inc.
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This application claims benefit of provisional Application No. 60/269,009 filed Feb. 15, 2001
The present invention relates to solid pharmaceutical compositions and the method of preparing the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to the preparation of stabilized pharmaceutical compositions, using pharmaceutically active ingredients such as levothyroxine sodium and liothyronine sodium (thyroid hormone drugs), in a solid dosage form. Said stabilized hormone compositions are prepared by blending the active moiety and β-sheet form of microcrystalline cellulose and compressing to the desired solid dosage forms.
Thyroid hormone preparations of levothyroxine sodium and liothyronine sodium are pharmaceutical preparations useful in the treatment of hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone replacement therapy in mammals, for example, humans and dogs.
Thyroid hormone preparations are used to treat reduced or absent thyroid function of any etiology, including human or animal ailments such as myxedema, cretinism and obesity.
Hypothyroidism is a common condition. It has been reported in the United States Federal Register that Hypothyroidism has a prevalence of 0.5 percent to 1.3 percent in adults. In people over 60, the prevalence of primary hypothyroidism increases to 2.7 percent in men and 7.1 percent in women. Because congenital hypothyroidism may result in irreversible mental retardation, which can be avoided with early diagnosis and treatment, newborn screening for this disorder is mandatory in North America, Europe, and Japan.
Thyroid hormone replacement therapy can be a chronic, lifetime endeavor. The dosage is established for each patient individually. Generally, the initial dose is small. The amount is increased gradually until clinical evaluation and laboratory tests indicate that an optimal response has been achieved. The dose required to maintain this response is then continued. The age and general physical condition of the patient and the severity and duration of the hypothyroid symptoms determine the initial dosage and the rate at which the dosage may be increased to the eventual maintenance level. It has been reported that the dosage increase should be very gradual in patients with myxedema or cardiovascular disease to prevent precipitation of angina, myocardial infarction, or stroke.
It is important that thyroid hormone treatment have the correct dosage. Both under treatment and over treatment can have deleterious health impacts. In the case of under treatment, a sub-optimal response and hypothyroidism could result, under treatment has also been reported to be a potential factor in decreased cardiac contractility and increased risk of coronary artery disease. Conversely, over treatment may result in toxic manifestations of hyperthyroidism such as cardiac pain, palpitations, or cardiac arrhythmias. In patients with coronary heart disease, even a small increase in the dose of levothyroxine sodium may be hazardous in a particular.
Hyperthyroidism is a known risk factor for osteoporosis. Several studies suggest that subclinical hyperthyroidism in premenopausal women receiving thyroid hormone drugs for replacement or suppressive therapy is associated with bone loss. To minimize the risk of osteoporosis it is preferable that the dose be kept to the lowest effective dose.
Because the risks associated with over treatment or under treatment with levothyroxine sodium, there is a need for thyroid hormone products that are consistent in potency and bioavailability. Such consistency is best accomplished by manufacturing techniques that maintain consistent amounts of the active moiety during tablet manufacture.
Thyroid hormone drugs are natural or synthetic preparations containing tetraiodothyronine (T4, levothyroxine) sodium or triiodothyronine (T3, liothyronine) sodium or both. T4 and T3 are produced in the human thyroid gland by the iodination and coupling of the amino acid tyroisine. T4 contains four iodine atoms and is formed by the coupling of two molecules of diiodotyrosine (DIT). T3 contains three atoms of iodine and is formed by the coupling of one molecule of DIT with one molecule of moniodotyrosine (MIT). Both hormones are stored in the thyroid colloid as thyroglobulin. Thyroid hormone preparations belong to two categories: (1) natural hormonal preparations derived from animal thyroid, and (2) synthetic preparations. Natural preparations include desiccated thyroid and thyroglobulin.
Desiccated thyroid is derived from domesticated animals that are used for food by man (either beef or hog thyroid), and thyroglobulin is derived from thyroid glands of the hog. The United States Pharamcopoeia (USP) has standardized the total iodine content of natural preparations. Thyroid USP contains not less than (NLT) 0.17 percent and not more than (NMT) 0.23 percent iodine, and thyroglobulin contains not less than (NLT) 0.7 percent of organically bound iodine. Iodine content is only an indirect indicator of true hormonal biologic activity.
Synthetic forms for both T4 and T3 thyroid hormone are available from a number of producers. For example, liothyronine sodium (T3) tablets are available from Jones Pharma, St. Louis, Mo. under the trademark Cytomel (now King Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) Levothyroxine sodium (T4) is available under the tradename Levoxyl from Jones Pharma (now King Pharmaceuticals, Inc.), under the tradename Synthroid from Knoll Pharmaceutical, Mt. Olive, N.J., and under the tradename Unithroid from Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals, Bohemia, N.Y. In addition a veterinarian preparation of levothyroxine sodium is available under the tradename Soloxine from Jones Pharma, St. Louis, Mo.
It is well known that the stability of thyroid hormone drugs are quire poor. They are hygroscopic and they degrade in the presence of moisture or light, and under conditions of high temperature. The instability is especially notable in the presence of pharmaceutical excipients, such as carbohydrates, including lactose, sucrose, dextrose and starch, as well as certain dyes.
It is desirable, therefore, to prepare a stabilized dosage of levothyroxine and liothyronine, which will have a longer shelf life that can be used in the treatment of human or animal thyroid hormone deficiency, U.S. Pat. No. 5,225,204 (the '204 patent) is directed to improving the stability of levothyroxine sodium. In one embodiment disclosed by '204, stabilized levothyroxine sodium was prepared in a dry state by mixing levothyroxine sodium with a cellulose tableting agent using geometric dilution and subsequently combining this mixture with the same or a second cellulose tableting agent, such as microcrystalline cellulose. Other tableting aids or excipients can be used in this formulation. This '204 patent is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
The microcrystalline cellulose disclosed in '204 is AVICEL 101, 102, 103, 105, trademarks of FMC Company of Newark, Del., and Microcrystalline Cellulose NF, or EMCOCEL, a trademark owned by Penwest Pharmaceuticals of Patterson, N.Y. These microcrystalline cellulose products are prepared by re-slurryng the cellulose and spray-draying the product. This produces an α-helix spherical microcrystalline cellulose product.
U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,955,015 and 6,056,975 (the continuation of '105) disclose a stabilized pharmaceutical preparation of levothyroxine and microcrystalline cellulose, along with other excipients. The microcrystalline cellulose products used by '105 and '975 were also the α-form Avicel microcrystalline cellulose products. U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,955,105 and 6,056,975 are incorporated by reference herein, in their entirety.
The microcrystalline cellulose product of the present invention is prepared by making a wet cake and drying it with a drum dryer, then passing the dried product through a screen or mill for sizing, which produces a β-sheet form microcrystalline cellulose which has a flat needle shape. Such β-sheet microcrystalline cellulose is marketed under the trademark CEOLUS KG801 by FMC Company of Newark, Del. Said Ceolus product has different morphology, and therefore different performance characteristics, than those of the Avicel product, and is suitable for preparing the present stabilized pharmaceutical product.
The β-sheet microcrystalline cellulose of the present invention is disclosed in the U.S. Pat. No. 5,574,150, which is hereby incorporated by reference. Further disclosure relating to β-sheet microcrystalline cellulose is found in International Journal of Pharmaceutics 182 (199) 155 which is hereby incorporated by reference.
The Ceolus product (β-sheet microcrystalline cellulose) is disclosed by FMC in its product bulletin dated October 1997 as being suitable for "smaller size tablets" and "exceptional drug carrying capacity." Such Ceolus product was to provide superior compressibility and drug loading capacity that still exhibited effective flowability. The examples given in the bulleting are of vitamin C combined with Ceolus microcrystalline cellulose at levels of from 30 to 45 weight % Ceolus product in the form of a tablet. At higher levels of Ceolus product concentration, flow problems were encountered in the process of compressing tablets, and the Ceolus product was deemed unsuitable for compressions at higher concentrations than about 45 weight %.
None of the references listed above disclose the present invention of a stabilized pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, such as levothyroxine, and at least about 50 weight % the β-sheet form of microcrystalline cellulose.
The present invention relates to a stabilized pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, such as levothyroxine, and the β-sheet form of microcrystalline cellulose, in the form of a solid dosage. More specifically, the present invention relates to a stabilized pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, such as levothyroxine sodium and/or liothyronine sodium, at least about 50 weight % of the dosage weight composed of the β-sheet form of microcrystalline cellulose, and, optionally, additional excipients, in a solid dosage form.
Further, the present invention relates to a method of preparing an oral dosage form of a pharmaceutically active ingredient comprising dry blending the pharmaceutically active ingredient and at least about 50 weight % of the β-sheet form of microcrystalline cellulose, and compressing the blend to form a solid dosage.
Exhibit A indicates testing of tableting machines.
Exhibit B illustrates stability testing of various solid dosage formulations.
The present invention is a pharmaceutical product that is in the form of a solid dosage, such as a sublingual lozenge, buccal tablet, oral lozenge, suppository or a compressed tablet. The pharmaceutically active ingredient is dry mixed with the β-sheet form of the microcrystalline cellulose, optionally with additional excipients, and formed into a suitable solid dosage.
The present invention can be prepared as a direct compression formula, dry granulation formula, or as a wet granulation formula, with or without preblending of the drug, although preferably with preblending.
The pharmaceutically active ingredient can be any type of medication which acts locally in the mouth or systematically, which is the case of the latter, can be administered orally to transmit the active medicament into the gastrointestinal tract and into the blood, fluids and tissues of the body. Alternatively, the medicament can be of any type of medication which acts through the buccal tissues of the mouth to transmit the active ingredient directly into the blood stream thus avoiding first liver metabolism and by the gastric and intestinal fluids which often have an adverse inactivating or destructive action on many active ingredients unless they are specifically protected against such fluids as means of an enteric coating or the like. The active ingredient can also be of a type of medication which can be transmitted into the blood circulation through the rectal tissues.
Representative active medicaments include antacids, antisubstances, coronary dilators, peripheral vasodilators, antipsychotropics, antimanics, stimulants, antihistamines, laxatives, decongestants, vitamins, gastrosedatives, antidiarrheal preparations, antidrugs, vasodilators, antiarrythmics, antidrugs, vasoconstrictors and migraine treatments, anticoagulants and antithrombiotic drugs, analgesics, antihypnotics, sedatives, anticonvulsants neuromuscular drugs, hyper and hypoglycaemic agents, thyroid and antithyroid preparations, diuretics, antispasmodics, uterine relaxants, mineral and nutritional additives, antiobesity drugs, anabolic drugs, erthropoietic drugs, antiasthematics, expectorants, cough suppressants, mucolytics, antiuricemic drugs, and drugs or substances acting locally in the mouth.
Typical active medicaments include gastrointestinal sedatives such as metoclopramide and propanthelline bromide, antacids such as aluminum trisilicate, aluminum hydroxide and cimetidine, antidrugs such as phenylbutazone, indomethacin, naproxen, ibuprofen, flurbiprofen, diclofenac, dexamethasone, prenisone and prednisolone, coronary vasodialotor drugs such as glyceryl trinitrate, isosorbide dinitrate and pentaerythritol tetranitrate, peripheral and cerebral vasodilators such as solctidilum, vincamine, naftidrofuryl oxalate, comesylate, cyclandelate, papaverine and nicotinic acid, antisubstances such as erythromycin, stearate, cephalexin, nalidixic acid, tetracycline hydrochloride, ampicillin, flucolaxacillin sodium, hexamine mandelate and hexamine hippurate, neuroleptic drugs such as fluazepam, diazepam, temazepam, amitryptyline, doxepin, lithium carbonate, lithium sulfate, chlorpromazine, thioridazine, trifluperazine, fluphenazine, piperothiazine, haloperidol, maprotiline hydrocholoride, imipramine and desmethylimipramine, central nervous stimulants such as methylphenidat, ephedrine, epinephrine, isoproterenol, amphetamine sulfate and amphetamine hydrochloride, antidrugs such as diphenhydramine, diphenylpyraline, chlorpheniramine and brompheniramine, antidiarrheal drugs such as bisacodyl and magnesium hydroxide, the laxative drug, dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate, nutritional supplements such as dicyclomine and diphenoxylate drugs effecting the rhythm of the heart such as verapamil, nifedepine, diltiazem, procanamide, disopyramide, bretylium tosylate, quindine sulfate and qunidine gluconate, drugs used in the treatment of hypertension such as propranolol hydrochloride, guanethidine monosulphante, methyidopa, oxprenolol hydrochloride, captopril and hydralazine, drugs used in the treatment of migraine such as ergotamine, drugs effecting the coagulability of blood such as epsilon aminocaproic acid and protamine sulfate, analgesic drugs such as acetylsalicyclidic acid, acetaminophen, codeine phosphate, codeine sulfate, oxycodone, dihydrocodeine tartrate, oxydodeinone, morphine, heroin, nalbuphine, butorphanol tartrate, pentazocine hydrochloride, cyclazacine, pethidine, buprenorphine, scopolamine and mefenamic acid, antidrugs such as phenytoin sodium and sodium valproate, neuromuscular drugs such as dantrolene sodium, substances used in the treatment of diabetes, such as tolbutamide, diabenase glucagons and insulin, drugs use din the treatment of thyroid gland dysfunction such as triiodothyronine, liothyronine sodium, levothyroxine sodium and propylthiouracil, diuretic drugs, such as furosemide, chlorthalidone, hydrochlorthiazide, spironolactone and triampterene, the uterine relaxant drug ritodrine, appetite suppressants such as fenfluramine hydrochloride, phentermine and diethylproprion hydrochloride, antidrugs such as aminophylline, theophylline, salbutamol, oraciprenaline sulphate and terbutaline sulphate, expectorant drug such as guaiphenesin, cough suppressants such as dextromethorphan and noscapine, mucolytic drugs such as carbocisteine, antiseptics such as cetylpyridinium chloride, tyrothricin and chlorhexidine, decongestant drugs such as phenylpropanolamine and pseudoephedrine, hypnotic drugs such as dichloraphenazone and nitrazepam, antidrugs such as promethazine theociate, haemopoetic drugs such as ferrous sulphate, folic acid and calcium gluconate, uricosuric drugs such as sulphinpyrazine, allopurinol and probenecid and the like. It is understood that the invention is not restricted to the above medications.
The amount of pharmaceutically active ingredient in the present composition can vary widely, as desired. Preferably, the active ingredient is present in the composition in the range of about 0.001 to about 10 weight %. More preferably, the amount of active ingredient is present in the rage of about 0.001 to 5 weight %.
When the pharmaceutically active moiety is levothyroxine sodium or liothyronine sodium, the preferred amount of the active moiety in the composition is in the range of about 0.01 to 5 weight %. The more preferred range is from about 0.01 to 1.0 weight % levothyroxine. The minimum amount of levothyroxine can vary, so long as an effective amount is utilized to cause the desired pharmacological effect. Typically, the dosage forms have a content of levothyroxine in the range of about 25 to 300 micrograms.
The β-sheet microcrystalline cellulose product of the present invention is prepared by forming a wet cake, drying the cake with a drum dryer, then passing the dried product through a screen or mill for sizing which produces a β-sheet microcrystalline cellulose which has a flat needle shape, as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,574,150. Said β-sheet microcrystalline product can be prepared by Asahi Chemical of Japan and marketed by FMC Company of Newark, Del. under the trademark CEOLUS. The morphology and performance characteristics of the Ceolus product are different from those of other α-form microcellulose products (for example, Avicel and Emcocel), and are suitable for preparing the present stabilizing pharmaceutical composition.
The amount of β-sheet microcrystalline product used in the product composition is at least 50 weight % of the final composition. Preferably, the amount of β-sheet microcrystalline product is in the range of about 50 to 99 weight %. Most preferably, the amount of β-sheet microcrystalline product is in the range of about 60 to 90 weight % of the final composition.
Other suitable excipients for the present invention include fillers such as starch, alkaline inorganic salts such as trisodium phosphate, tricalcium phosphate, calcium sulfate and sodium or magnesium carbonate. The fillers can be present in the present composition in the range of about 0 to 50 weight %.
Suitable disintegrating agents include corn starch, cross-linked sodium carboxymethcellulose (croscarmellose) and cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone (crospovidone). A preferred disintegrating agent is croscarmellose. The amount of disintegrating agent used is in the range of about 0 to 50 weight %. Preferably, the disintegrating agent is in the range of about 10 to 40 weight %.
Suitable glidents for use in the present invention include colloidal silicon dioxide and talc. The amount of glident in the present composition is from about 0 to 5 weight %, and the preferred amount is about 0 to 2 weight %.
Suitable lubricants include magnesium and zinc stearate, sodium stearate fumarate and sodium and magnesium lauryl sulfate. A preferred lubricant is magnesium stearate. The amount of lubricant is typically in the range of about 0 to 5 weight %, preferably in the range of about 0.1 to 3 weight %.
The oral pharmaceutical product is prepared by thoroughly intermixing the active moiety and the β-sheet form of microcrystalline cellulose, along with other excipients to form the oral dosage. Food grade dyes can also be added. For example, it is common to distinguish dosages of various potency by the color characteristics of such dyes.
The stabilized oral dosages of thyroid hormone are prepared by forming a trituration of the active moiety (i.e. levothyroxine sodium and/or liothyronine sodium) and β-sheet microcrystalline cellulose. The trituration is blended with β-sheet microcrystalline cellulose and additional excipients and compressed into oral dosages.
Design of the tableting apparatus is critical to maintain consistency from one oral dosage to the next. The formulation batches are a blend of solid compositions of various shapes and sizes. Blending is used to achieve a measure of homogeneity. In particular the active thyroid moiety is desired to be evenly distributed throughout the batch. In a typical 400 kg batch, the amount of active moiety represents less than 1 kg of the total weight. For example, when producing 145 mg tablets with a 300 mcg dosage, approximately 0.8 kg of a 400 kg batch is the active moiety. In addition each tablet is to contain from 100% to 102.5% label claim potency (higher dosage levels may use a narrower 100% to 101% tolerance).
It is typical for compressible medicament tablets to be formed using a 2:1 fill to compression ratio. However, for medicamet tablets formed using the present invention a fill to compression ration from 3.3:1 to 4:1 is needed to obtain desired tablet density. This results from the β-sheet microcrystalline cellulose having a lower bulk density, as compared to other excipients.
Higher tablet density can be accomplished by adjusting a tableting machine to increase the compression ratio. Tableting machines are commonly known to practitioners in the art and include those available from Manesty and Stokes. It has been found that making such adjustments to the compression ratio results in poor tablet surface finish as well as inconsistent tablet weights.
Instead, the design of the tableting dies must be adjusted. It has been determined that during the filling of the tableting dies, a minimum of 5–6 mm die overfill. In most cases this requires replacement of the tableting dies with dies an additional 2–3 mm deep.
When using the extra-deep dies and a compression ratio of from 3.3:1 to 4.0:1 consistent weight tablets with good surface finish were produced.
Stability testing was performed on samples of the thyroid hormone drug formulation used in manufacturing tablets with an active moiety of levothyroxine sodium. Tests were performed on direct compression formulations for dosage strength of 25 mcg. Example 1 tablets comprise the β-sheet microcrystalline cellulose while Control 1 tablets comprise the traditional α-form microcrystalline cellulose. The composition of Example 1 and Control 1 tablets are presented in Table 1 and stability test results in Table 2:
Tablet Formulation for 25 mcg Dosages of Levothyroxine
Example 1 Tablet
Control 1 Tablet
Levothyroxine Sodium, USP
β-sheet microcrystalline
α-form microcrystalline
Croscarmellose Sodium, NF
FD&C Yellow #6 16%
Magnesium Stearate, NF
mg total
mg total
Stability Test - Potency at 25� C. -- % Label Claim
Elapsed Time
73 Days
13 Months
15 Months
Example 1 Tablet
Example 1% Potency Loss
Control 1 Tablet
Control 1% Potency Loss
As seen in Table 2, the stability of pharmaceutical formulations of the present invention are improved significantly by the use of the β-sheet microcrystalline cellulose. Potency loss of the present invention is 3.5% versus 16.0% potency loss experienced in a similar formulation with the α-form microcrystalline cellulose.
Tableting testing was performed on the formulation for Example 1 tablets. Initial results with standard die depths was a relative standard deviation of 2.2 to 3.5% tablet weight. With the use of the herein described extra deep tablet dies, the relative standard deviation is 1.2%. Testing was performed on a Manesty tableting machine with compression ratios from 3.3:1 to 4.0:1.
Tablet quality is also dependent upon the storage of the β-sheet microcrystalline cellulose. Best results are achieved when the cellulose is received in drums or portable containers instead of bags. The bag form suffers from compression during transportation from raw materials suppliers. Test result for tableting are presented in attached Exhibit A.
Additional examples of solid dosage formulations are illustrated in Tables 3 and 4. Stability testing data of these additional examples are illustrated in attached Exhibit B.
Tablet Formulation for Dosages of Levothyroxine Sodium
25 mcg Dosage
50 mcg Dosage
75 mcg Dosage
0.025 mg/tablet
Levothyroxine sodium
β-sheet micro-
crystalline cellulose
0.352 mg/tablet
0.383 mg/tablet
Food Grade Dye
1.018 mg/tablet
1.018 mg/tablet
1.018 mg/tablet
Magnesium stearate
145 mg/tablet
145 mg/tablet
145 mg/tablet
Tablet Formulation for Dosages of Levothyroxine Sodium
100 mcg
112 mcg
300 mcg
0.100 mg/tablet
0.112 mg/tablet
0.300 mg/tablet
Levothyroxine sodium
β-sheet micro-
crystalline cellulose
0.388 mg/tablet
1.080 mg/tablet
0.142 mg/tablet
Food Grade Dye
1.018 mg/tablet
1.018 mg/tablet
1.018 mg/tablet
Magnesium stearate
145 mg/tablet
145 mg/tablet
145 mg/tablet
While the present invention has been described in the context of preferred embodiments and examples, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that other modifications and variations can be made therein without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. For example, the active moiety levothyroxine sodium can be changed to liothyronine sodium and similar products and still be considered as part of the claimed invention. Accordingly, it is not intended that the preferred embodiments and examples, but rather as being limited only by the scope of the invention as defined in the claims appended hereto.
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I worked for Dillard's as a pacesetter for 10 years and then left to accept a position elsewhere. After 5 years I went back to work at Dillard's and was shocked at Dillard's management style and how they treat their employees. There was little or no training - I was simply thrown on the sales floor. They over hire sales associates in all departments to prevent associates from selling their "required quotas" enabling them to cut the employees hourly wage as they are rarely able to maintain their quota.
Regardless of how aggressive I was on the sales floor I received 2 pay cuts (making barely above minimum wage) and was finally let go for not meeting my required quota. My "reviews" were random and I wasn't given the full designated length of time to improve my performance on the sales floor between review periods. During my review I was told that the associates would be rotated within the department to even out the sales as some areas were busier than others but that never happened. There was always a lot of tension on the floor as sales associates struggle/stress over making their quotas so as to not get a pay cut.
Associates in "special" departments such as the women's coach handbag department were given free rein over the area and were allowed to bully other associates and intercept sales in the department. Numerous complaints to the store management were met with deaf ears. I was told by the marketing manager at Northpark not to bother her or the store manager with issues within the department - they simply didn't have time or care - they had better things to do.
Dillard's forces their employees to quit or "terminates them for not making their quotas" so they won't have to pay unemployment which is very underhanded. If you must find retail work during this terrible economy go anywhere but Dillard's. I still plan to file unemployment as they set me up to fail.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA -- I purchased a bathing suit on July 2nd, and returned it on July 7th with the tags still on and never worn. I returned it because the bathing suits had gone on sale on July 5th for 40% off. I was told the policy was that I could not return it, and then rebuy it at the sale price because that was a price adjustment. I said "There is no price adjustment. I am returning the suit, and then will purchase a suit."
This went on for perhaps 10 minutes with a supervisor being called in. The supervisor said the suit had to go on the floor for 24 hours in order to be repurchased. I looked at her and said "So if another woman comes along in 5 minutes and wants to buy the suit you're going to tell her: 'No, sorry, you have to wait 24 hour to buy this'?" I got the sale price.
After many years of shopping at Dillard's, may I tell you how very disgusted and annoyed I was with the treatment/and or policy of the store. I waited a very long time to write this, three weeks, to see if I cooled down. I have but am still quite annoyed at the lack of respect shown to a customer, whether a new one or one of many years standing.
ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA -- Needing a new suit after some years, I chose Dillard's because of a previous good experience some years ago. This time the salesman smelled of tobacco smoke, ignored my input as to style/color, offered me one suit, which was very nice, and avoided any attempt as to where on the racks my size would be. In the fitting room he made the appropriate markings for alterations and left, telling me to meet him at the checkout counter. Alterations would take at least a week.
After the financial transaction was complete, I told him I was looking for accessories to match the suit, and he told me to go to the shirt department and he would meet me there. A saleswoman said that Dillard's was offering a free dress shirt with every suit purchase, but she had another customer to take care of. My original salesman was already waiting on another customer at the time. After waiting some 20 minutes alone, we left.
When returning to pick up my suit, no employees were found in the Men's department. After looking around for 5 minutes or so, an employee arrived, reeking of cigarette smoke. He found my altered suit, but did not offer for me to try it on there, to see if it fit appropriately. At the cashier's counter he began to cover it with plastic, but I held him off. The suit jacket was wrinkled with the chalk lines still on the jacket. He went to press it up and returned some 10 minutes later, and gave me the suit, not even thanking me.
When I tried it on the next day, I found the sleeves about an inch too long. Nothing to do but wear the suit at the conference in which I was scheduled to speak. Nobody ever got to notice me cuff-links because the suit jacket cuffs reached the thumb of each hand.
I have yet to return to Dillard's to rectify this issue only because I'm waiting for my Rx of Valium to arrive. I DREAD returning, but not only will I never return to Dillard's after my problem is taken care of, but I promise to share this experience with everyone I get a chance to speak with regarding my experience. I have never been so poorly treated in of 50 years of buying clothing.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA -- Today, Saturday 07.11.09, I experienced extremely poor resolution for a transaction that resulted in lost revenue and consumer confidence for Dillard's. At your Arrowhead Mall, Glendale, AZ location, I attempted to purchase a set of Oneida flatware regularly priced $149 with 33% off. Sale price around $99. I had great service with Monica. She escorted me to the register, asked me to slide my credit card. It didn't take and so she asked me for it and slid it at the register itself. Then the final sale price presented for me to sign on the electronic data capture screen was a whopping $164. I declined to sign and asked that the transaction be voided. She said she couldn't do that.
She called over a young man who didn't introduce himself and had no name tag. He explained I would have to sign for the wrong price. I declined to do that. I asked him to please void it. He said he couldn't. He called someone who apparently told him to tell me they would give me a store credit for the difference of the incorrect price and what I was supposed to pay at the sale price. Again, I declined to do that. Why would anyone sign their name to a charge they do not want to accept??
This young man was arrogant with no apologies unlike Monica who was very sorry for the whole thing. I left, not signing... AND with an authorization on my card which the young would not lift for me with a simple phone call to American Express authorizations. I now have to wait 30 days for it to drop. So having shopped Dillard's for years in Texas... and just a few times now that I live in AZ... I can assure you, I won't enter this location EVER again.
I urge you to educate your personnel on how to void a charge transaction, lift authorizations AND most importantly, remember the quality of the customer experience directly impacts YOUR bottom line and your employee's jobs. An apology from the rude young man would be appropriate however, it is unlikely that will happen. With regrets for shopping with you today.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA -- This is a letter that I mailed to Dillard's expressing my concerns with a recent experience over the phone: "I called your customer service line today August 31, 2007, to discuss two late fees that were charged to my account after I had paid my balance in FULL on July 26. I called to nicely dispute charges and ask for those charges to be removed promptly from my credit card. The first customer service rep was nice and tried to help the best she could. She transferred me to a manager who was immediately rude and very insincere. It's hard to remain calm and be a kind person when the person on the other line is immediately on the defense.
I paid $93.97 on July 26 to pay off my account like the responsible human being that I am. The manager stated that each of my bills is due the 22nd of each month. That is false. The date changes by a day or two with each statement. I was 3 days late on my payment. I have been a good customer with Dillard's credit for many years. I receive my bills from Dillard's online through my e-mail. If you all would not have been having 'technical difficulties', I would have received a notice shortly after I paid my bill on the 26th of July that a late fee had been charged. I never received one and just recently received an e-mail informing me of the 'technical difficulties'.
At that time I would have called, tried to make arrangements or pay the debt. When I received my bill on August 31, I logged into my account and immediately noticed that I was charged for two months of late fees totaling $36.00. I would really appreciate that this be cleared up. In the meantime I have closed my credit card account with your company and plan to no longer shop at your stores. I also plan to e-mail and express to all my friends and family what horrible service I received. It is customer service such as yours that gives big business a bad name and reputation.
TULSA, OKLAHOMA -- Went to Dillard's in Tulsa, OK. Purchased furniture due to a one year free interest Dillard's GE Credit Card. We have excellent credit. Score is high as can get. Got a letter from Dillard's GE credit card second month saying payment was late. No problems like that with any other credit card since mailed the payment off 10 days before date due. Then in two more months got a bill from GE saying they never got that months payment. Charged late fees and 28% interest charges. Never late on any other credit cards. Never had a payment sent off that they didn't get. This is a scam to charge late fees and high interest charges.
If you use Dillard's GE credit card then you best go to the closest Dillard's store to make your payments. We went ahead and had to take funds out of our saving account to pay off the furniture, because GE said once your late then they charge high interest rates until the balance is paid off. We paid it off at Muskogee, OK Dillard's.
MAILORDER -- I placed an order with Dillard's and because I needed the shoes before Christmas, I paid extra for expedited shipping. I was told there would be no problem, that the shoes were in stock and would ship immediately. I received an email that the order was in process.
I checked the status the next day, and my order was still "in-process". I had to dig to find out that "in-process" meant that Dillard's did NOT have the shoes in stock. My supposedly expedited order was nothing more than a back order. I've made several attempts to contact them about this matter, but no one seems to be able to help. I will NEVER order from them again.
1600 CANTRELL ROAD, ARKANSAS -- I have recently visited the Oak Court store and to my surprise the Store Manager Mr. ** is no longer the store manager. I have been shopping at Dillard's since 1998. I have worked for Dillard's under Mr. **. He is a visionary and motivator. He is a hands-on manager. I have been to other Dillard's; have yet to meet or been greeted by the store managers. Mr. ** spread joy throughout Dillard's.
The key to a profitable store is a great leader. A great leader do not mind walking around the store and greeting the customers. A great leader will get dirty if needed and no job is too small. I have seen all of these distinguishing characteristics in Mr. **. Mr. ** was a GREAT ASSET to Dillard's Oak Court.
ARIZONA -- Normally I don't step foot in Dillard's. I don't see the point in spending $100 on a pair of jeans when I can spend a quarter of that at Kohl's. I don't care about brand names when it comes to clothes and shoes. However, there is one thing that I will spend money on and that's purses. Especially Coach purses.
I went to Dillard's today to look at their selection of Coach purses. I've had my current Coach purse for almost three years and would like to get something new. Their Coach purses are all displayed in glass cases. The sales associate was helping someone so I stood back and waited.
As I was waiting, another woman came up and stood next to me. When the associate was done with her customer, she asked the woman who arrived after me if she needed help. I said "excuse me but I was here first." The associate completely ignored me and continued to help the other woman. I repeated myself a little louder and again was ignored.
I noticed the other woman was wearing expensive clothes and had her hair and makeup done. I am wearing jeans, a t-shirt, and flip flops. I don't dress up unless I am at work or going out to a club or I'm going on a date. I don't want to jump to the assumption that I was ignored because of the way I was dressed, but I can't help but feel that's the reason the associate didn't help me. I left Dillard's and went to Macy's where a very helpful associate was happy to help me look at a few Coach purses. That's the last time I go near Dillard's.
ALBANY, GEORGIA -- I bought a Ralph Lauren poncho at the Dillard's in Albany, Georgia. I took it on a trip to Portland, Oregon, where it rained, rained, and rained. During my second day of the trip I wore the poncho to the Rose Parade, when it rained steadily for the better part of the parade. I was drenched through the poncho and soaked to the skin. I took the poncho, the original hang tags, and the original receipt to the Dillard's where I made my original purchase. This happened within 30 days of my purchase date, per the return policy. The associate refused to accept the return because she said the merchandise had been worn.
I asked to have a manager called. When the manager on duty arrived, he also refused to accept the return. He claimed that the poncho was sold as a fashion item, and that it carried no label that marked it as waterproof. "Why?" I asked, "Would anyone who lives in South Georgia buy a poncho as a fashion item?!?" The manager had no reply to this other than to restate his original claim that the item had to be marked as waterproof. This experience has left a bitter taste in my mouth where all things Dillard's are concerned.
I no longer shop there. I get angry every time I see one of their stores -- or even a logo. I would urge others to avoid them like the plague because they are focused only on selling merchandise (read: making money), not providing customer service, and certainly not honoring the terms of their written return policy when an item is defective.

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Author: angela Date: Wed Sep 24 23:52:46 2008 New Revision: 698840 URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?rev=698840&view=rev Log: prepare release for jackrabbit-jcr-server_1.4.1 - add release notes Added: jackrabbit/branches/1.4/jackrabbit-jcr-server/RELEASE-NOTES.txt (with props) Added: jackrabbit/branches/1.4/jackrabbit-jcr-server/RELEASE-NOTES.txt URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/jackrabbit/branches/1.4/jackrabbit-jcr-server/RELEASE-NOTES.txt?rev=698840&view=auto ============================================================================== --- jackrabbit/branches/1.4/jackrabbit-jcr-server/RELEASE-NOTES.txt (added) +++ jackrabbit/branches/1.4/jackrabbit-jcr-server/RELEASE-NOTES.txt Wed Sep 24 23:52:46 2008 @@ -0,0 +1,66 @@ +Release Notes -- Apache Jackrabbit JCR Server -- Version 1.4.1 + +Introduction +------------ + +This is the 1.4.1 patch release of the jackrabbit-jcr-server component of +Apache Jackrabbit, a fully conforming implementation of the Content +Repository for Java Technology API (JCR). + +This release fixes a number of minor issues. See below for the full +list of changes in this release. + +See the Apache Jackrabbit website at http://jackrabbit.apache.org/ for +more information. + +Release Contents +---------------- + +Unlike previous Jackrabbit releases that contained a full set of components, +this patch release only contains the jackrabbit-jcr-server component. The +component is distributed both as a source archive and a pre-compiled binary. + + * Source archive (jackrabbit-jcr-server-1.4.1-src.jar) + + The source archive contains the full source code of this release + in a "jackrabbit-jcr-server-1.4.1" directory. Use the following commands + (or the equivalent in your environment) to build the component + with Maven 2 and Java 1.4 or higher: + + $ jar xf jackrabbit-jcr-server-1.4.1-src.jar + $ cd jackrabbit-1.4.1 + $ mvn install + + * Pre-compiled binary (jackrabbit-jcr-server-1.4.1.jar) + + Server implementations within the Apache Jackrabbit project. + +See the included README.txt file for more information. + +Each release file is accompanied by SHA1 and MD5 checksums and a PGP +signature. The public key used for the signatures can be found +in the KEYS file. + +Changes and known issues in this release +---------------------------------------- + +All the changes and known issues in this release are listed below. +The issue identifier and title is listed for each change and known issue. +You can look up individual issues for more details in the Jackrabbit +issue tracker at http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/JCR + + Bug fixes + [JCR-1300] Improve performance for large binary properties + [JCR-1319] NullPointerException when accessing the SimpleWebdav ... + [JCR-1345] ClassCastException when updating properties using WebDAV + [JCR-1392] Exception not thrown where it appears it should have been + [JCR-1401] Removing-nodes with unexpected nodetype + [JCR-1679] Dir with same name as repository has incorrect behavior + [JCR-1678] NullPointerException in constructor of JcrDavException + + Known issues + [JCR-1348] DAV:auto-version property not handled properly + [JCR-1364] DirListingExportHandler: Should not implement PropertyHandler + [JCR-1504] MS Excel Mime Type missing in MsExcelTextExtractor + + Propchange: jackrabbit/branches/1.4/jackrabbit-jcr-server/RELEASE-NOTES.txt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ svn:eol-style = native Propchange: jackrabbit/branches/1.4/jackrabbit-jcr-server/RELEASE-NOTES.txt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ svn:keywords = author date id revision
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Campus Housing:
If You Can Get It, Get It – Dorm life in college is one of the biggest changes for most students coming in, and East Halls have some of the largest bouts of brand new freshmen -- a fantastic opportunity to meet TONS of new people in a very short amount of time. As a new student, shoot for East. However, only freshmen are guaranteed housing -- all other classes put in a lottery submission to try to grab a contract. There's no real gaming of the system; luck of the draw. :/ As an upperclassman, "West is Best", and Pollock/South is smack-dab in the center of campus and houses most sororities. On-campus beats off-campus mainly because of convience in getting around campus and FOOD IS ONLY 50 YARDS AWAY!
Everything's Within Walking Distance – You can walk from one end of campus (IST/Engineering >> Stadium) in about 15 minutes at a brisk pace. All outlying areas of prominent State College locals seem to spiral out from campus, with high density in the surrounding few blocks, which are again accessible within about 5-10 minutes depending where you are. In addition, 4 constant bus loops zip around campus arriving every 5-10 minutes to transfer students around campus/downtown. Really shouldn't be a problem -- I personally suggest walking to keep you in shape and interested in the college scene. You miss a lot on the bus.
Local Area:
It's big and lonely at first but everyone seems to be there for the same reason and have a lot of pride in the school it's like a big family and it gets even closer if you're in Greek life
Guys & Girls:
Typical Asshoe Frat Guy – Not gentlement they're all asshoes and tools typical frat guy , a lot of northern people
Snow, Wind, and Sun – Penn State University is in the mountains, so we do get a lot of snow and wind. However, when it isn't winter season, we have some nice warm and hot days with a lot of sunshine.
A Lot of Everything – The diversity on campus is huge. There are so many different groups of people, like Chinese, Japanese, Russians, Australians, White, and African American just to name a few. We accept all types of people no matter what the color of their skin is, their sexual orientation, political beliefs, and religion. We have a LGBTQ program for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, and questioners. We have political campaigns and meetings for elections. We have religious clubs and a few churches.
Sports Are Fun and Important but Not as Important as Academics – Sports, mostly football, is huge at Penn State. Basketball and volleyball are probably the next biggest. Even though we have been dealing with the Sandusky situation, we were always big and focused on academics. There are always job fairs, career options, internships, and opportunities for academics.
Labs Are Everywhere – More than enough free prints are given to you at the begining of each school year. The computers have the most up to date technology.
Guys & Girls:
Good Personalities – There are a ton of different individuals at PSU. Everyone can find a good friend in the crowd.
It Could Be More Diverse – Penn State does a lot to try and promote diversity, but in reality, there isn't much at all. We do have a lot of international programs and international students, but they are outnumbered by the white Americans.
Buses and Walking – Penn State is a large campus where the majority of students walk, even if they live downtown. The campus itself is beautiful and I actually enjoy walking. But there is a great bus system called the CATA that is free and loops from downtown and across campus. It takes you to places as common as Allen St, to as far as Beaver Stadium or the Bryce Jordan Center (just not on football gameday). If you live farther from campus, there is a system that you can pay to use, also. You can use it to go grocery shopping, walmart, or even the mall.
Off-Campus Dining:
For a Small City, a Lot of Choices – Maybe it's because I'm from a small town, but for such a small city, there are a lot of options. There is a variety that ranges from nicer dining, such as The Allen Street Grill, to the cheap $1 slices of Canyon Pizza that attract hundreds of students late at night. There's also a website called lion menus that lists all the local and delivery capable restaurants in town. Personally, I love the Corner Room. It's not very expensive, simple, and is a classic in State College with a great view of the Campus.
Campus Quality:
Some of the Best – I've visited many other schools in the region and no school offers what Penn State does. Many buildings on campus are up-to-date and modern with the exception of a few. Check out buildings like the IST building, Millennium Science Complex and the Business Building for good examples. There's also the HUB which is in the center of campus and features not only the bookstore, and restaurants, but great study areas, organization headquarters, and just some good places to relax. Lastly there are the athletic facilities. Many know about Beaver Stadium, but the Bryce Jordan Center and baseball field are amazing as well. We're also in the process of building a brand new hockey complex, too.
Local Area:
No matter What everyone here is like a huge family everyone is friendly and nice. After a big game day you can feel the mood of the entire campus
No Two People Are the Same – There are 40,000 kids on campus and no one is the same the vast number of kids from everywhere promotes an environment where there is no pressure to conform. rather diversity is a good thing it defines you and sets you apart from the 40,000 other students
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Despite common reservations about the location and climate, most Penn State students are fiercely loyal to their alma mater. Penn State boasts one of the largest alumni populations in the United States; graduates are proud of their degrees, and employers recognize the University's name immediately. Although the campus is located in a very rural area, school is technologically up-to-date and on the cutting-edge of current research.
Aside from academics, PSU is also known for its social scene, especially in relation to sports and parties. Nittany Lion football—home of the 2008 Big Ten Champions—is a national draw and a point of pride for both the University and the town of State College. For anyone interested in playing or watching varsity sports, PSU is a top choice. Penn State has also been ranked highly by many polls and "party school" surveys as one of the top party schools in the nation. While it certainly isn't the wildest town, these rankings are definitely accurate. The small-town setting and large-school atmosphere makes for little else in the way of entertainment, so it can be hard to avoid encountering the party scene during your time as a student. Still, the mix of work and leisure seems to work well for most of the student body, and academic standards at Penn State remain relatively high. It's easy to spend four years at Penn State as an ever-serious student, focused completely on whatever you choose to study. With so many opportunities to relax nearby, balance and moderation are some of the best skills to learn from your four years in college.
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