An alkaline cell having an anode mixture comprising zinc particles, aqueous alkaline electrolyte, and molecular sieve additive. According to certain embodiments, a server establishes a multimedia conference call between a plurality of multimedia conference devices. A calibrated gauging stick is removably a positioned within the inner chamber. This eliminates occurrence of poor welding in the electric resistance welding. The hook surfaces are designed to inhibit disengagement under low load conditions and to facilitate unassisted disengagement of the hook under no-load conditions.