That seems like it'll be a good start. The XML file in question lives at http://www.ryanean.es/crontwitter.xml ... here's a dump of it from today:
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<text>It can be difficult to work when a cat that thinks it's a dog insists on sitting directly between you and your iPad.</text>
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<text>Um, old guy in first class? You don't have to TIP THE GATE AGENT. It isn't going to make the in-flight experience any better. #whatthecrap</text>
<source><a href="http://twitter.com/" rel="nofollow">Twitter for iPhone</a></source>
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<created_at>Sun Nov 21 23:57:04 +0000 2010</created_at>
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<text>is wondering why the gate agent here at the airport is wearing what appears to be an ill-fitting lab coat. Utterly bizarre. #fb</text>
<source><a href="http://twitter.com/" rel="nofollow">Twitter for iPhone</a></source>
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<text>has seen at least a half-dozen children under the age of five at the Continental President's Club today. IS NOTHING SACRED?! #fb</text>
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<created_at>Sun Nov 21 22:28:16 +0000 2010</created_at>
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<text>@jrpettet Same here. It scares me. Will have to hit the treadmill hard when I get back from Thanksgiving.</text>
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<created_at>Sun Nov 21 22:16:07 +0000 2010</created_at>
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<text>Attention spans are dwindling & grades are declining, thanks to overstimulation from technology. I've seen it first-hand. http://is.gd/hyjj5</text>
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I'll work with my existing script a bit later to see if I can tweak it.