Tennis for Two, arguably the first video game, was a two player game, as was its successor Pong. The first commercially available game console, the Magnavox Odyssey, had two controller inputs. Since then, most consoles have been shipped with two or four controller inputs.
Actress Beth Howland, who played Vera on 'Alice,' dies at 74. The actress who was best known for her role as a ditzy waitress on the 1970s and '80s CBS sitcom Alice has died. Beth Howland was 74. Her husband, actor Charles Kimbrough, tells The Associated Press that Howland died of lung cancer in Santa Monica, California, on Dec. 31.
Hostess and waitress are both very important customer-facing jobs within a restaurant. However, the roles each plays in serving patrons are quite distinct. A hostess is largely responsible for greeting guests and ensuring a quality experience, while the waitress is the point person during the customer's meal. No formal education is required, though you need effective communication skills and a high stress tolerance for both positions.