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Obese Passengers Should Pay for Two Seats on Airplanes

 Various airlines are beginning to charge obese passengers who take up more than one seat of space, to pay for an extra seat.  While passengers of size often object to the the extra fees, public sentiment is on the side of the airlines - at least for now.

According to an online survey conducted on Vizu's Power Polls network, a slight majority of respondents say the airlines are right to charge jumbo passengers more.  After all, most shipping companies routinely charge more for bigger, heavier packages.  In fact, the airlines already charge more for extra heavy luggage and few seem to object to that as unreasonable.

Of course given that over 30% of our society is overweight and that that percentage is climbing, public opinion on this matter could easily continue to go in the direction of our waistlines.

Favorite Adopted Celebrities

Imagine adopting a child and watching him or her grow up to be a major celebrity.  The parents of Jamie Foxx, Faith Hill, Melissa Gilbert, Ray Liotta, Keshia Cole were all privy to that amazing experience. 

While all of those celebrities are uniquely talented, according to an online survey conducted on the Vizu Power Polls network, Jamie Foxx is the favorite celebrity in that group by a fairly wide margin followed by the beautiful country music singer Faith Hill.

 

Jessica and Ashlee Simpson Will Fade Away

According to recently conducted research on Vizu's network of entertainment oriented web properties, Jessica Simpson has more staying power than her sister Ashley Simpson.  But the real story is that most people don't think either Jessica or Ashley Simpson will be major celebrities in ten years.

Of course if Jessica Simpson were to become Jessica Simpson Romo, that might be a different story.

Friends Bikini Contest: Jennifer Aniston vs. Courteney Cox

Friends co-stars and personal friends, Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox hit a resort in Mexico over New Year's break and at least one paparazzo was there to take poolside shots of Jennifer and Courtney in their bikinis.

Both women are holding up beautifully in their post-Friends days, but by a 2:1 margin, people think Jennifer Aniston looks better in a bikini these days according to a recent public opinion research conducted on Vizu's network of entertainment oriented websites.

The hottest Survivor: China girl!

Now that the new cast of Survivor: China has been announced, the question of the day is "Who is the hottest Survivor: China girl?

Opinion Polls & Market Research

Topless Pools in Las Vegas Here To Stay

Topless pools are the hottest new amenity in Las Vegas.  Topless pools, or European Pools as the are sometimes more discretely called, have been around for a while, but support for the concept seems to be stiffening up.  While these pools are also some times referred to as clothing optional pools, it is really female bikini tops which are optional.  Outright nudity, for anyone other than female models, is discouraged or forbidden.

Cesars Palace opened the first topless pool on the strip, but management has been discrete the topless pool's existence.  Mandalay Bay added its topless swimming pool in 2003 and now Stratosphere has Beach Club 25 and the Mirage has Bare Pool Lounge.  But the hottest topless pool in town is the Wynn Topless Pool at the Wynn hotel.

A lot of things like your money and dignity come and go in Las Vegas, but the topless pool trend seems to have legs.  In a recent, unofficial public opinion poll conducted on Vizu's network or entertainment oriented websites, 43% of respondents felt that the topless pool trend would become a long standing part of the Vegas experience and another 32% said that the trend would catch on and move beyond Las Vegas.

Robert Cooksey, TB patient's father-in-law, under Investigation

Robert Cooksey, now the father-in-law the infamous Andrew "Tuberculosis" Speaker, is under investigation for his involvement in the internationally scrutinized case of traveling tuberculosis.

Federal microbiologist, Robert Cooksey, whose specialty at the CDC is TB and other bacteria, has admitted to providing "fatherly advice" to Andrew Speaker before Mr. Speaker began his travels.

We may never know exactly what kind of advice Cooksey provided to his son-in-law Speculation, however, abounds in the case given the apparent coincidence that two people from the same family would be among the few people in the world to be involved with this TB XDR in entirely different capacities.

Opinion Polls & Market Research

Andrew Speaker's Tuberculosis Saga - Public Opinion Polls -

The story of Andrew Speaker, the 31 year old lawyer from Atlanta who willfully traveled to and from Europe knowing that he had a contagious from of tuberculosis, may not end up the tragedy that people seem to be waiting for.  But Mr. Speaker's story sure has prompted some interesting ethics and morality related debates.

One reader poll conducted by the website Above The Law, indicates that 73% of 1544 current respondents have an "unfavorable" view of Andrew Speaker, the patient with a form of drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB XDR).  Only 6% of respondents have a favorable impression of Andrew Speaker, but 21% do not have a strong feeling either way.  In another Above The Law reader poll, 79% of 1625 respondents to date, disagree with the statement, "It was appropriate for Andrew Speaker, the patient with a form of drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB XDR), to travel back to the United States.

While it is easy to cast judgment from afar, another interesting question remains - "If you were in Andrew Speakers' shoes, would you have done what he did?"

Cast your vote here...

Opinion Polls & Market Research

Unbelievable to Inspiring: Real Travelers Post Real Experiences on TravelPost.com

When looking for unbiased hotel reviews and ratings from real travelers visit Vizu’s travel content partner  TravelPost.com.
TravelPost.com has emerged as the best source for relevant hotel reviews, travel blogs, photos & advice from travelers truly like you. Travelers from around the world visit TravelPost.com for a daily digest of travel tips, news and vacation ideas from around the web.

Find out where to stay, what to avoid, and why the majority of over 245 people to date think Oprah should open a hotel. To view weekly travel based polls from our content partner visit the TravelPost.com profile page.

Web Polls by Vizu

Most Think Reclining the Seat in Economy Class is Rude

On a recent poll by partner Travelpost.com, most people seem to think it is rude to fully recline the seat on an economy class flight, at least in some circumstances.  39% say everyone has the right to recline, whereas 41% -- the largest group -- voted that reclining is rude if it inconveniences the person behind you.  12% think that it is rude in all circumstances, and 7% don't care.  With fuel prices rising and airlines trying to squeeze more and more passengers onto their flights to save their bottom line, the economies of seating may become more important than ever.  Cast your vote!