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Map Tracks America’s Gas Price Problem

Hey Dubya, thanks for the tax-rebate checks, although they really didn’t help much now that a gallon of gas costs more than a 3-course meal off of McDonald’s dollar menu.

The frustration of automobile-pushing Americans won’t go away until the price of oil goes down. In New York, we’ve topped out at over $4 and the price continues to creep up. It’s not just an NY thing though—all over the country fueling prices are f’ing absurd. To help drivers keep track, Gas Buddy has created a searchable map that shows a county-by-county breakdown of what U.S citizens are paying per gallon. After the jump, search for your zip code to see the prices.

Trendhumper: Seersucker Style

Hipsters are good at “looking the part.” Even with extremely deep pockets, it ain’t easy to fit in while bumming around the Hamptons all summer. Luckily, donning a simple seersucker style will say it all. Consider the white and blue pin-stripe look this season’s cardigan: an old man trend that’s crossing over.

We will admit that the geriatrics are wise. Seersucker is one of the few materials that looks good wrinkled, simply because of the way the soft threads are manufactured. Take a good look at former president George Bush Sr. (above). Dude managed to pull off the relaxed look and still get his lapel popped by junior. So if you wanna live the good life (see: retirement), this might be for you. “HUMP” or “DUMP” the trend after the jump.

Extreme Makeover: Fugly Edition

We don’t really watch those TV shows—you know, the ones where a chick gets a tummy tuck and a weave and then ends up crying into the mirror—but damn, this new D-I-Y virtual makeover site Taaz is kinda fun.

All you need is a headshot (of you, your girl, a celebrity), which you upload to their site. Taaz then lets you manipulate everything about their appearance: hair, makeup, contact lenses, eyelashes, skin tone, etc. We would rather make Dubya look like a boyband reject in drag, but its worth noting that this could actually be a useful tool for women who want to see how they look with different hair and makeup. Check out some more ridiculous celebrity makeovers from Taaz after the jump.

SXSW For Everyone MIA

Being outside of the music bubble blows. But with a handy dandy RSS feed we refuse to leave you out in the cold on this week’s SXSW music convention. Here are five ways to still be a part of the festivities: