Twitter Trends: Worldwide Trends December 10, 2010

The world of social media is filled with various ways to keep connected to the trending topics of today. Whether you have friends on Facebook or followers on Twitter, trending topics keep us in the loop of what the world is talking about right now.

Gilmour

David Gilmour is known around the world as the lead guitarist and the voice of rock legends Pink Floyd. His son on the other hand is now becoming just as popular. Charlie Gilmour has now become infamous for his stand against tuition fees following a vote from the House of Commons. Mr. Gilmour decided to protest by climbing theCenotaph and swinging from the Union Jack. He later apologized for getting caught up in the moment.

Barbara Walters

For more than three decades Barbra Walters has blessed us with poignant news and insightful reporting. Every year since 1992, Walters has compiled a list of her most fascinating people. This year is a mixed bag of actors, artists, and politicians. The 10 most fascinating people of 2010 include General David Petraeus, Betty White, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber, Kate Middleton, Sarah Palin, and the cast of the Jersey Shore.

Jim Morrison

The Doors front man was a legend who died before his time. He lived a life of drugs, alcohol, and extreme excess. During a concert in 1969 he was arrested for indecent exposure. Having passed away over 35 years ago, the charge would remain on his record, until now. Outgoing Florida Governor Charlie Crist petitioned the Florida Clemency Board to reconsider. After consideration, Jim Morrison is now posthumously pardoned for a crime fans say he didn't commit.

Derechos Humanos

Arizona has been the topic of discussion regarding immigration laws for the better part of the year. Whether for or against immigration laws, Human Rights groups are calling for basic civil rights of all parties involved contending there have been human rights violations. Derechos Humanos is a Spanish word for Human Rights.December 18, 2010 is International Day of the Migrant and International Human Rights Day.

Xiaobo

One of the most prestigious awards in the world is the Nobel Peace Prize. Former winners include Barack Obama, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr., and Albert Arnold (Al) Gore Jr. This year the recipient is the Chinese Civil Rights activist Liu Xiaobo. During the ceremony, Xiaobo will be represented by an empty seat where his Nobel Peace Prize and diploma sits. Xiaobo is imprisoned by the Chinese government for "inciting subversion of state power." In the 74 year history of the award, this will be the first time a recipient was not in attendance.