Assuming anything can be risky, especially when control is the object. Turn-around artist,

Vince Chiappone

, describes his experience taking the helm at

The Richard Manno Company

(85:41). Kind of a “big deal” in the fastener industry,

Ms. Jackie Ventura

, who steers her own ship at

Fasteners and Industrial Products

, shockingly explains why her choice in smart phones is NOT an

iPhone

, and also previews the upcoming

NCFA Distributor Social

(27:56). Also, the

FDI

reading took a dramatic downturn in February.

Mike McNulty

and BB&T analyst,

Holden Lewis

, consider the causes, and also review the MSC and Barnes Distribution deal (55:54). Meanwhile, hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas take nothing for granted as they discuss difficulties with the Mars Curiosity rover,

HAL 9000

, and ubiquitous surveillance cameras. The cyborgs may be coming, but FTR listeners will be prepared. Run time: 02:06:10