Perhaps 2012 will bring the end of history, but it's only the beginning for the Fastener Distributor Index. Holden Lewis, of BB&T Capital Markets, joins Mike McNulty on an extended edition of the Fastener News Report to discuss this exciting new industry benchmark (38:26). Greg Wiener, of QuickScrews International, returns to FTR just as the political climate begins to heat up, and mentions his company's entrance into the solar field before setting the bar for his forthcoming punditry on the show this season (61:05). Plus, from Exact Industries, the captivating and effervescent Rebecca Day explains her introduction to the world of roller derby, as well as her experience with the new FCH Sourcing Network association program (21:45). Bonus redux: Nylok's Nilo Urbani entertains the NFDA (58:55). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas convince themselves that the Mayans had it all wrong, dismissing all harbingers of doom in light of brisk fastener sales. Run time: 01:38:30