Email Scan: Smart Gadgets

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We scan the inbox so you don't have to. Today, one item of note:

FROM: Urban Junkies London
SUBJECT: Gadgets that "collect information about you"
MESSAGE: The Nike Amp+/Apple watch, Mitsubishi's wellness navigator phone, and the Dr. Whippy Machine.

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FROM: UrbanBaby Daily
SUBJECT: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
MESSAGE: Local walks that raise money for breast cancer awareness and education.

FROM: DailyCandy
SUBJECT: Food Bank for NYC
MESSAGE: A charity in need of food donations.

FROM: Juli B
SUBJECT: Grace, Princess of Monaco exhibit and auction
MESSAGE: A selection of Grace Kelly's belongings (dresses, jewelery, letters) will be on view and up for auction at Sotheby's (1334 York Ave at 72nd St, 212-606-7000) from October 15th to the 26th.

FROM: Thrillist
SUBJECT: Bourgeois Pig (111 E 7th St between First Ave and Ave A, 212-475-2246)
MESSAGE: A new bar from the folks behind Death & Co that's opening tomorrow.
DISCARDED: "when it comes to dessert soup, you need all the help you can get"

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