Americans spend about 300 hours a year in a car. That translates roughly into about 14,263 miles annually, at least according to a few minutes of Google research.Take the specifics with a grain of salt but nobody would would dispute that we do a lot of driving.Yes, traffic is bad in Lafayette, but mostly compared to how we think we ought to be living in a medium-sized town, not necessarily by a universal standard. By comparison, picture Atlanta during rush hour, or Los Angeles any time. But, nonetheless there’s no denying traffic, however long you spend in it, can feel like time wasted.And that’s the appeal of the self-driving car. To some extent, it feels like we’ve been on the edge of a breakthrough with that technology for a decade. But here we are, driving our cars with our hands like Neanderthals well into the 21st century.Colin Grussing hasn’t given up on the idea. Far from it. In fact, he’s busy “planting flags” as he likes to say, with his latest venture: aftermarket self-driving devices he calls “Palanquins” — named after the mode of royal transportation in the ancient world.

The more we learn about the human body, the less we seem to actually know.Medicine is always playing catch up with its own science. And more and more, the industry is moving toward individualized care, armed with metrics that help us stay on top of our wellness.What if we could catch a problem before it happens? If that’s the goal, we’re not talking about preventative medicine; we’re talking about predictive medicine.Marc Landry launched Healthy Heart Clinics and Cardio Care after he lost his parents. He wanted to create a company that could help patients manage their own cardio care and make sure that it fit what they needed.

Cajun men who might not love therapy but love dancing can now dance their way to mental health and women can belly dance. On Out to Lunch Acadiana.

Acadiana art ranges from Herb Roe capturing the soul of the culture on canvas to Kelly Guidry pushing it forward in wood and metal

Steve Credeur's one man business makes your jewelry dreams come true, Maureen Dugas Foster makes your home renovation dreams a reality

Best Stop starting as a single Cajun meats store in Scott Louisiana now has its sites set on McDonald's style franchising

Two Lafayette couples who quit their jobs and never looked back are loving life smoking cocktails and doing interior and product design

Cajun Nation Seasonings deliver the kick of Cajun taste without salt, Tut's Bakery macarons deliver savory & spice along with sweet

Moncus Park is a celebration of the wide open space in the middle of Lafayette, Equity Hub creates affordable living space for home owners

Filter Genie sends you AC and fridge filters when they need changing, Mel's heart of Gold home help service sends companions and nurses