kickbacks

The Mercury News is reporting that Paul Shin Devine, a midlevel Apple global supply manager, has been arrested and accused of accepting $1 million in kickbacks from Asian suppliers of iPhone and iPod accessories. He allegedly sold confidential information. More »

...sell a car with cash in hand? http://consumerist.com/5162727/jeep-incapable-of-selling-to-man-with-24000-in-cash

I'm sick and tired of poor service at Hertz, and I rent almost every single week. Who should I switch to in order to get the best upgrades and free rentals as a frequent renter?