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You will soon be noticing a minor change to our logo. IBM (GOLIATH) threatened to sue SCOTTeVEST for our use of "e" in our logo because they claim that our logo will confuse people. They are concerned that people will mistakenly think that SCOTTeVEST is associated with IBM's eBusiness Solutions division. For the record, we have no intention of going into that line of business. I know what you're thinking, "this is ridiculous," and our lawyers agree, but rather than fighting IBM on something this stupid, we agreed to slowly phase in our new logo. As an ex-lawyer, I sympathize with other business people who have to deal with silly legal claims like this. If you have an opinion on this, please let me know your thoughts by emailing me at ibm@scottevest.com.

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We have received many comments about our use of Miss Rebecca Scott, Playboy Playmate August 99. About 99.9% of the feedback is positive. The .1% however is the most vocal. Recently Mike Wendland, the Detroit Free Press' technology reporter, opined in his column, "I'm abandoning my eVEST because of the exploitive advertising tactics used to promote it."

Mr. Wendland came to this conclusion after admitting that: "It's been great at airports. I loaded the pockets up with all my gadgets and gizmos and then tossed the eVEST on the security belt, instead of having to remove everything item by item and put them in those cumbersome plastic trays. I really appreciated wearing my eVEST during mountain bike rides as a windbreaker because I could securely and comfortably carry a cell phone in case I took a tumble and needed help on a remote trail. [T]he eVEST was never too warm, even after exercise."

We have been inundated with questions about the use of the brand new VERSION 2.0s-Sport SCOTTeVEST. Most people are concerned whether buying a vest/jacket in the summer makes sense. The answer is YES! That's precisely why we introduced the Sport (also called Summer) Version. It is made of a hi-tek lightweight, water repellent material similar to most windbreakers. It has plenty of ventilation points and is machine washable. With the sleeves off, it is especially comfortable in almost all climates. It is not only perfect for the office, but can be used for biking, golfing, hiking, etc. Let's face it, like it or not, we are carrying our cellphones and PDA's with us (or would if we could) during these activities. It's also a perfect place to store other stuff, e.g., water bottles, golf tees, wallet, MP3/CD player, keys, etc.

Another great add-on is the water hydration systems from Camelbak and related companies. You can easily put the water pouch in your back pocket and run the "straw" through the conduit system. Heat is a state of mind, anyway. So, put on your eVEST, think cool, and all will be A-OK. Remember we do offer a 14-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied, so give it a try.

As usual, SCOTTeVEST has been getting rave reviews from all over the world, literally!  Recently, we were featured in: Entrepreneur, Investor's Business Daily and more! Soon to be in Popular Mechanics, Good Housekeeping, Penthouse, and many others! If you are a member of the media and haven't covered it yet, please consider doing so - your readers will thank you. more>>>

THOMAS P. COLBERG is an experienced executive, consultant, and author, and active in community service and arts organizations. Tom served in leadership roles for a large, full-service e-market joint venture of the major automotive OEMs (Covisint); the consulting arm of a top public accounting firm (PricewaterhouseCoopers/ Chicago); an internationally known performing arts organization (Hubbard Street Dance Chicago); local charitable boards (Kenilworth United Fund); and other organizations. He is an advisory board member for a diverse group of growing enterprises in financial services, healthcare, and e-tailing. more>>>