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SOURCE: The Hertz Corporation Hertz Continues Acquisition Strategy to Boost Worldwide Revenue Growth PARK RIDGE, NJ–(Marketwire – August 23, 2010) –  Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE : HTZ ) announced that Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (HERC) has acquired Rent One Italy, one of the top power generation companies providing power to telecom and event companies throughout Italy. Headquartered in Casole d’Elsa, Siena, Rent One Italy is a strong player in power generation complementing HERC’s established Hertz Energy Services Division.  Founded in 2007, Rent One Italy is a best-in-class power generation rental company that services customers in the event and telecom business, specifically mobile phone companies, including Vodafone and Wind; the Italian Football Championships and Ferrari Team Events. The acquired business had 2009 revenues of US$3.9 million (EUR 2.7M). The acquisition was made by HERC’s European business unit for an undisclosed sum and will be integrated into HERC’s European operations.

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SOURCE: Deep Blue Marine, Inc. SALT LAKE CITY, UT–(Marketwire – August 23, 2010) –  Deep Blue Marine, Inc

SOURCE: Red Bull North America Girl Power Reigns as Peepin’ it Real Floats Into First Place With a Flight of 98 Feet LOS ANGELES, CA–(Marketwire – August 22, 2010) –  Red Bull Flugtag brought many things to Long Beach today: the Spruce Goose, the Jetsons, the Flintstones and more than 105,000 spectators. The crowd was so enormous that the 710 freeway’s exit ramp to the area was closed, all parking garages were at capacity and traffic was gridlocked throughout the downtown area. The hundreds of thousands that secured a spot were rewarded with the spectacle of human flight as 34 teams launched their crafts off a 30-foot flight deck in an attempt to defy gravity. Girl power ruled the day as team Peepin’ it Real floated into first place with a flight distance of 98 feet. The all-female team from Newport Beach, who are students at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and UCLA, beat out teams comprised of mechanical and aerospace engineers, U.S. Navy rescue divers and the U.S

SOURCE: The Henry Ford Discover Nearly 500 Vintage Cars From 1890-1932, Including Early Alternative Fuel Vehicles, September 11-12 in Greenfield Village DEARBORN, MI–(Marketwire – August 19, 2010) –  Explore a range of glamorous, gritty and “green” predecessors to today’s cars — including early examples of steam and electric-powered vehicles — during the 60 th anniversary of Old Car Festival, America’s longest-running antique car show, September 11-12 in Greenfield Village. With special extended Saturday evening hours until 9 p.m., Old Car Festival is free with membership or admission to Greenfield Village; tickets are $22 for adults, $21 for seniors (62 and up) and $16 for youth (5-12). Children under five are free.

LONDON, ENGLAND–(Marketwire – Aug. 19, 2010) – With more than 4 million miles of highway, the USA is the ultimate road trip country.

LONDON, ENGLAND–(Marketwire – Aug. 19, 2010) – Ferries, trains and cheap airlines – there is absolutely no excuse not to hop over the channel to France. With up to 10% off France car hire and prices starting from only £21 a day, renting a car will make sure you experience the very best of this wonderful country

SOURCE: JiWire Thirty-Nine Percent of On-The-Go Audience Is Interested in Receiving Mobile Coupons and Discounts SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire – August 18, 2010) –  JiWire, the leading location-based mobile media company reaching the On-The-Go Audience, today released its Q2 2010 Mobile Audience Insights Report, which examines mobile connectivity, device use and consumer preferences for location-based content and advertising. The report found that mobile users find the most appealing location-based ads are coupons, with 39 percent agreeing that they want discounts while on the go. They are also interested in discovering nearby stores and reviews through ads on location-based apps.

SOURCE: ProStar Auctions LAKE OZARK, MO–(Marketwire – August 17, 2010) – In making the announcement, Robert Shively, managing principal of ProStar Auctions said, “According to reported real estate sales here in the Lake Area, this Grand Point Island home is the single largest transaction for a residential home in 2010 and we are very pleased to have had a role in the sale. “ProStar Auctions has sold over 40 properties and this is the second property over $2 million. We have established that real estate auctions are a proven method of real estate sales and we enjoy working with the Realtors throughout the Lake Area. ProStar has already paid out more than $600,000 to Lake Area realtors either on the listing side or the buyer side,” concluded Shively.  “Real estate auctions are the growing ‘first choice’ method of selling homes, condos, land and commercial property,” according to Shively

SOURCE: The Hertz Corporation PARK RIDGE, NJ–(Marketwire – August 17, 2010) –  Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE : HTZ ) (” Hertz “) announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ” SEC “), on August 16, 2010, declared effective Hertz’s registration statement on Form S-4 (the ” S-4 “) regarding its previously announced merger with Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (” Dollar Thrifty “).