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I attach my keys and Super Leatherman to chute cord which loops around my belt. (It's an old trick to ensure they didn't fall off in an aircraft or while riding a motorcycle.)

They fit fine in my pocket, and chute cord is durable and conformal.
I only carry flat keys (other than the PATS key for my truck) so bulk is no problem. The keyring(s) are secured by looping the chute cord through the ring, while the Leatherman is on a common latch of the type used on dog leashes. Keys cannot fall off and Leatherman is quicker to detach and unlikely to fall off. Use strong keyrings.

"Chute" cord:

http://www.botachtactical.com/550cord100.html

I recenly bought a bunch of Inova Microlights to pass out at work as a going away gift and the amout of light they product for their size in amazing.

I've been really itching to get ahold of a next generation Luxeon Star LED light. The CMG Sonic and Infinity look prety sturdy.

More information and comparisons on LEDs and LED flashlights han be found here.

I recenly bought a bunch of Inova Microlights to pass out at work as a going away gift and the amout of light they product for their size in amazing.

I've been really itching to get ahold of a next generation Luxeon Star LED light. The CMG Sonic and Infinity look prety sturdy.

More information and comparisons on LEDs and LED flashlights han be found here.

Good place to buy LED flashlights: Botach Tactical

the base model doesn't seem to have a lot of bite to its bark... but unlike a real dog you might be able to mount a backpack rocket launcher like that dog shadow from the centurions.

On the other hands, real k9s these days can carry body armour, so I guess things might be looking up for organic hounds.

...but you never know. And Cliff's comment, "or are there other methods that might work better?" affords me some license. ;)

Besides, right now at 3 AM these mental images are making me chuckle.

In all seriousness, around the workplace I find it's usually far more effective to illustrate your need for something. As dramatically as possible. "Asking" is for wussies. ;)

On Monday, go in to work as usual. Except carry in a large cardboard box with you. Make sure that on your way to your desk as many of your co-workers see the box as possible, but pretend like it's not even there. Ignore any/all strange looks or outright questions about it.

Sit down at your desk and place the box on the floor next to you. Take this out from the box and put it on. Then take this out and put it on too. (Make sure you get one with the optional visor.) Then begin your workday normally.

If you decide to take a break for any reason, do not remove the protective gear. If you have to go to the washroom, the clothing stays on. If you take lunch, the clothing stays on. Hell, if a fire breaks out ... well ... with all that gear you probably have an advantage anyway so don't worry about that one.

For added effect, turn some music on at your desk as loud as you can. If anyone is foolish enough to ask you to turn the volume down, greet them with a blank look, and then yell back that you can't hear what they're saying because of the noise levels you have to deal with in your work area. A true geek will have patched their helmet's microphone in through their sound system before doing this. Bonus: once your mic is hooked in, hum along with the music.

By the end of the day, it's guaranteed that even the "Relationship Consultant" will have received your the message. Furthermore, it's highly unlikely that anyone will ever again stop by and interrupt you while you're working, whether you're wearing the gear or not.

White noise sucks. Go for the old, "conditions are so bad I'm going insane," ploy. ;)

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My new motto for around the workplace: WWJD - What would JWZ do? ;)