What:    j2 Global Communications, Inc., Second Quarter 2008
          Conference Call

When:    5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Where:   www.j2global.com

How:     Live over the Internet. Simply log onto the call via the Web
          at the address above.

Contact: Scott Turicchi at investor@j2global.com

Questions for the conference call will be taken via e-mail at investor@j2global.com and can be sent anytime prior to or during the Webcast. If you are unable to participate during the live Webcast, the conference call and presentation materials will be archived at www.j2global.com.

About j2 Global Communications

Founded in 1995, j2 Global Communications, Inc. provides outsourced, value-added messaging and communications services to individuals and businesses around the world. j2 Global's network spans more than 3,000 cities in 45 countries on six continents. The Company offers faxing and voicemail solutions, document management solutions, Web-initiated conference calling, and unified-messaging and communications services. j2 Global markets its services principally under the brand names eFax(R), eFax Corporate(R), eFaxDeveloperTM, Fax.comTM, Send2Fax(R), eFax BroadcastTM, jBlast(R), jConnect(R), Onebox(R), Onebox ReceptionistTM, RapidFAXTM, eVoice(R), eVoice ReceptionistTM, YAC(R) and Electric Mail(R). As of December 31, 2007, j2 Global had achieved 12 consecutive fiscal years of revenue growth and 6 consecutive fiscal years of positive and growing operating earnings. For more information about j2 Global, please visit www.j2global.com.

SOURCE: j2 Global Communications, Inc.

j2 Global Communications, Inc.
Jeff Adelman, 800-577-1790
press@j2global.com

Verizon Private IP will connect more than 800 Melexis employees at 12 locations in Asia, Europe and the U.S. The highly scalable, fully managed network also offers a firm foundation on which the company can deploy future advanced IP communications, including voice-over-Internet-protocol (VoIP) applications.

With operations dispersed globally and faced with increasing competition worldwide, Melexis decided to consolidate its communications with a single supplier to improve network management and efficiencies. The company wanted to focus on its customers, turning the complete management of its network to a trusted partner.

In addition, Melexis required a scalable, secure infrastructure with high levels of reliability and speed (low latency); it also wanted a platform that could support its future IP-based services.

Koen Bosmans, global network manager, Melexis said: "Our communications infrastructure is the nerve-centre of our business and must have the reliability and global reach to effectively support the central ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system and other business-critical applications integral to our development and production processes. With Verizon Private IP, we are able to streamline dataflow for maximum business efficiency today, as well as plan for the next stage of our IP-based business growth. Verizon Business has been our trusted communications partner for over seven years, and the company's proven extensive capabilities, global reach and high quality of service perfectly supported our requirements."

Nicholas De Walsche, sales director for Verizon Business Belgium and Luxembourg, said: "For companies whose global communications is business-critical, a managed infrastructure can be a real competitive advantage. Verizon Business offers proven IP-based global communications and IT solutions. Our world-class network is the foundation for offering integrated, secure communications and computing solutions -- backed by industry-leading service guarantees."

About Melexis

Melexis Microelectronic Integrated Systems N.V. (Euronext Brussels: MELE) is a mixed signal semiconductor manufacturer. Our core experience supplying ICs for automotive electronics sustains the expansion into Application Specific Standard Products for industrial and consumer product applications. Melexis' enthusiastically pursues its role as a component supplier whose innovations, while physically small, are the essential element in nearly every one of our customers' extraordinary systems. At Melexis we believe that "Small things make a big difference." Melexis' products include sensor, communication, actuator ICs and Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs). www.melexis.com

About Verizon Business

Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), operates the world's most connected public IP network and uses its industry-leading global-network capabilities to offer large-business and government customers an unmatched combination of security, reliability and speed. The company integrates advanced IP communications and information technology (IT) products and services to deliver leading enterprise solutions including managed services, security, mobility, collaboration and professional services. These solutions power innovation and enable the company's customers to do business better. For more information, visit www.verizonbusiness.com

Web site: http://www.melexis.com
              http://www.verizonbusiness.com

Clare Ward +44(0)118-905-3501, clare.ward@verizonbusiness.com, or Janet
Brumfield, +1-614-723-1060, janet.brumfield@verizon.com both of Verizon Business

          Deutsche Bank 2008 Technology Conference
          The
          Palace Hotel
          2 New Montgomery Street
          San Francisco, CA 94105
          JCOM to present: Tuesday, September 9th at 10:20 AM PDT
          Webcast: http://investor.j2global.com/events.cfm

About j2 Global Communications

Founded in 1995, j2 Global Communications, Inc. provides outsourced, value-added messaging and communications services to individuals and businesses around the world. j2 Global's network spans more than 3,100 cities in 45 countries on five continents. The Company offers faxing and voicemail solutions, document management solutions, Web-initiated conference calling, and unified-messaging and communications services. j2 Global markets its services principally under the brand names eFax(R), eFax BroadcastTM, eFax Corporate(R), eFax DeveloperTM, Fax.comTM, jBlast(R), RapidFAXTM, Send2Fax(R), jConnect(R), Onebox(R), eVoice(R), eVoice ReceptionistTM, Onebox ReceptionistTM, Phone People(R) , YAC(R) and Electric Mail(R). As of December 31, 2007, j2 Global had achieved 12 consecutive fiscal years of revenue growth and 6 consecutive fiscal years of positive and growing operating earnings. For more information about j2 Global, please visit www.j2global.com.

SOURCE: j2 Global Communications, Inc.

j2 Global Communications, Inc. 
Jeff Adelman, 800-577-1790 
press@j2global.com

Here is a synopsis of all five stocks:

Bull of the Day: McDonald's Corp. (NYSE: MCD)

After doubling margins in its US operations, the company is turning its focus to Europe and APMEA, where company-operated restaurant margins lag the US (by 110 350 basis points in 2Q08). Re-franchising continues to be another engine of growth, bolstering ROA by an expected 100 basis points on a less capital-intensive business and a steady growth in royalties. We think this stock provides relative safety and moderate growth in a turbulent environment and exposure to faster-growing international markets.

Bear of the Day: Mack-Cali Realty (NYSE: CLI)

We are maintaining our Sell recommendation due to macroeconomic factors. Office occupancies in the company's core markets have increased at a rapid pace from last year. As such, CLI will have a difficult time holding occupancy and increasing rents. We think suburban office landlords will have a tough time over the next 12 months. National job growth numbers are negative and corporations are not expanding. Office landlords could see substantial cash flow declines as leases roll in 2008 and 2009.

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j2 Global Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: JCOM)

j2 Global Communications, a global provider of outsourced, value-added messaging and communications services, declared second quarter 2008 financial results below our estimates.

However, the company significantly improved its subscriber usage revenue. This is particularly important since credit-sensitive customers constitute a vast majority of JCOM's sales. Exploration of new business opportunities for both digital facsimile and voice services through recent acquisitions facilitated the company to solidify its position within the industry.

Allied Irish Banks (NYSE: AIB)

We are reducing our recommendation to Hold from Buy on Allied Irish Banks. In its first half report, AIB posted net earnings before nonrecurring items of 922 million, down 3% year over year, but above our estimate largely due to a lower effective tax rate.

However, we are slashing our diluted EPADS estimates to reflect substantially higher loan impairment provisions to $5.70 from $6.20 for 2008, in line with revised AIB guidance calling for an 8%-10% decline in adjusted EPS (down from low single-digit growth in EPS previously), and to $4.60 from $6.50 for 2009.

Agnico-Eagle Mines, Ltd. (NYSE: AEM)

Agnico-Eagle Mines reported second quarter EPS of $0.09, well below our estimate of $0.20 and down 67.9% year-over-year, primarily due to lower realized price for zinc and decline in zinc sales.

However, gold prices remain high and being an unhedged gold producer, Agnico-Eagle is exposed to high year-over-year gold prices, which impacts it favorably. We expect gold prices to remain at elevated levels amid strong demand conditions. In addition, the company also has a healthy pipeline of long-term projects to boost gold production.

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