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What is search.twitter.com's "trending topics" algorithm?

What algorithm does twitter use to determine the 10 topics that you can see at search.twitter.com? I would like to implement that algorithm and I would also like to show the 50 most popular topics (instead of 10). Can you describe the most efficient algorithm? Thanks! (Twitters API can be found at- http://apiwiki.twitter.com/REST%20API...

Is there a standout programming language to write a virus?

Hi, Just for curiosity; I wonder what is the most popular programming language to write a computer virus? May the most popular one could be considered as the most capable for manipulating vital data and sources? Thanks ...

Name popular sites that allow open id login

No I am not taking about Providers here. I am asking names of sites that allow you to login using your open id. Eg: stack overflow.com I tried googling but I only received list of providers like wordpress,facebook,etc... eg: slashdot.com -- Does not create an account, but allows to login using an open id attached to existing account...

How can i add a Top5 of popular items on my website?

How can i create a section on my website where i show the 5 most viewed items? I guess it's a start to use this query: SELECT TOP 5 * FROM Palace. But how can i detect the number of views and link it to the right palace? Doing the echo afterwards shouldn't give that much trouble. Thnx in advance! ...

What are some popular sites that use Java applets?

I need to cite them in a sales pitch for a web app that will have applets in it. ...

List of most popular programs and their programming language...

Is there any resource for list of most popular (web/desktop/...)programs and their programming languages? ...