Author Archives: Kartik Krishnaiyer
Centrist Dems make Central Florida endorsements
The New Democrat Coalition which describes itself as “the pro-growth, fiscally-responsible wing of the Democratic Party,” has made two major endorsements in Central Florida Congressional races. From Politico: “GETTING THE NOD — New Democrat Coalition PAC endorses nine House hopefuls: The New Democrat Coalition PAC, which is affiliated with a group of moderate House Democrats, […]
JetBlue bringing premium Mint service to Florida
JetBlue Airways premium product “Mint” which is offered on dedicated new A321 aircraft to Florida, with new service between Fort Lauderdale and California beginning in 2017. Ironically all seven new Mint routes announced today by the company are served by either Alaska Airlines or Virgin America. JetBlue attempted to take Virgin America over in the […]
Vern Buchanan wins Humane Society Legislator of the Year
Congressman Vern Buchanan has become the first Floridian to win the Humane Society of the United States award for legislator of the year. Buchanan compiled a 100% voting record score from the Humane Society in 2015. Additionally he introduced legislation that will stop the export of horses to slaughterhouses in Mexico. Buchanan has also fought […]
The SoccerWarz Book by Kartik Krishnaiyer Released
My new ebook “The SoccerWarz” which is a quick glance at the battle between the three professional soccer leagues based in the United States – MLS, NASL and USL published by World Soccer Talk is now available via fine booksellers. For some background on the dispute between the league here is a story from last […]
Florida needs to look at solar airports and train stations
I have a great deal of personal pride that the world’s first completely solar powered airport is in southern India . Cochin International Airport which serves the area my late Grandfather, a former Indian Supreme Court judge lived is the world’s first entirely solar powered airport. As of earlier this month, the airport is no […]
The Kartik Report NASL coverage suspended due to return to FTL Strikers organization
I am proud to be rejoining the Fort Lauderdale Strikers organization in a consulting role for the 2016 season. My hometown club, the club that made me love this sport 35 years ago is still near and dear to my heart and I am so pleased to be working with the team again. Therefore, we […]
Good Friday Alaska earthquake and Florida “aftershock”
In 1964 Alaska got rocked with what is the second strongest earthquake on record globally. Measuring a 9.2 on the Richter Scale, the quake occurred on March 27, 1964 and broke all records for the most intense Earthquake in North America. Aftershocks and impacts were felt throughout the North American continent…including believe it or not […]
Flashback Friday: Air Florida 90 Crash
On a cold snowy and icy January day in 1982, Air Florida Flight 90 was scheduled to fly from Washington’s National Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International with a stop at Tampa International Airport. The plane’s crew had arrived at Washington-National (which our readers know is actually in Arlington, Virginia) from Miami earlier in the day […]
Saving the St John’s River needs to be a Legislative priority
The St John’s River is the lifeblood for much of Florida’s Peninsula. A unique ecosystem that connects lakes, marshlands, a northward-flowing river and the Atlantic Ocean, it is one of only 13 designated “American Heritage Rivers,” in the country despite the efforts by the Florida Legislature to stop its designation in 1999. By 2020, about […]
Turkey Point a growing threat to a sustainable southern Florida
Southern Florida is an ecological ticking time-bomb with the issues related to sea level rise, climate change, over development and other factors. Add the current problems at Florida Power and Light’s (FPL) Turkey Point nuclear facility to the laundry list of growing concerns. FPL’s facility is polluting the Biscayne Aquifer which is critical to the […]
The Florida Squeeze 