Here's a new take on using twitterfeeds for locasting: Topix.com is now distributing local newsfeeds via Twitter. How exactly this works is a little odd: you follow Topix on Twitter, then they use @mentions of your account to direct the feed to you.
The location used for your feed is your Twitter profile location. Not quite a Geo-fix, but that could come soon. All content is pointed to by an imbedded weblink in the tweet, but it's still a text page. Let's all ping Topix to get on the ball, use geolocation and add media links, too!
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