CFI-NYC's Truth Uncorked series continues on Thursday, July 10 with John Rennie, the editor-in-chief of Scientific American. Join us for an intimate evening of fine dining, exquisite wine, and intelligent conversation.

John Rennie, the famed skeptic and science writer, joined the staff of Scientific American as a member of the Board of Editors in 1989. He received his bachelor of science degree in biology from Yale University in 1981, after which he worked for several years in a laboratory at Harvard Medical School before embarking on his career as a science writer. His writing has appeared in The Economist, The New York Times, Longevity and other publications. His numerous television and radio appearances include ABC World News Weekend, The Newshour with Jim Lehrer, the A&E special Scams, Schemes and Scoundrels, Fox News Channel, Entertainment Tonight, ABC News Overnight, CBS Early Show and National Public Radio's Science Friday. For several years, Rennie also worked by night as a sketch and improvisational comedian in New York, Boston, and numerous college venues. Today his major hobby is the study of karate, in which he holds the rank of nidan (2nd degree black belt).

Thursday, July 10, 7:00 p.m.

Gascogne (http://www.gascognenyc.com)

158 8th Avenue (at 18th Street)

SPACE IS LIMITED. RSVP REQUIRED. $95 admission includes dinner and wine tasting. For reservations or more information, contact nyc [at] centerforinquiry [dot] net, or call (212) 504-2935.

Future Truth Uncorked guests include mathematician and author John Allen Paulos; poet and historian Jennifer Michael Hecht. Visit http://www.centerforinquiry.net/nyc for updates.

This month's Movie Night features 1776.  This film adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical about the internecine congressional squabbling that led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence is a very funny -- and poignant -- history lesson with a great score.

Monday, July 14, 7:00 p.m
Stone Creek Bar & Lounge
140 E 27th St. (Lex-3rd Aves)

There is no room-rental charge at Stone Creek Lounge, but management expects us each to spend the equivalent of a "one drink minimum." Check out the menu and prices at http://www.stonecreeknyc.com.

Join us again at Fusia Asian Cuisine, 677C Lexington Avenue (on 56th Street just east of Lex) for good food and lively talk over Sunday Brunch.

Fusia is midtown-located, inexpensive and good pan-Asian. Order off the menu; individual checks. For the menu and prices, go to http://www.fusia56.com.

This month's Book Club discussion features "CONVERSATIONS ON CONSCIOUSNESS: What the Best Minds Think about the Brain, Free Will, and What It Means to Be Human," by Susan Blackmore. The question What is consciousness? provokes many responses, ranging from jokes about psychedelic drugs to brow-furrowing discourses on life's meaning. Nearly everyone has an opinion, despite the lack of meaningful data explaining the phenomenon. Susan Blackmore posed this question to 21 leading scientists and philosophers who study consciousness for a living, compiling their responses into lively Q&A interviews.

Join us again at Fusia Asian Cuisine, 677C Lexington Avenue (on 56th Street just east of Lex) for good food and lively talk over Sunday Brunch.

Fusia is midtown-located, inexpensive and good pan-Asian. Order off the menu; individual checks. For the menu and prices, go to http://www.fusia56.com.

This month's Book Club meeting features "BOMB SCARE: The History and Future of Nuclear Weapons," by Joseph Cirincione. Cirincione begins with the first atomic discoveries of the 1930s and covers the history of their growth all the way to the current crisis with Iran. He unravels the science, strategy, and politics that have fueled the development of nuclear stockpiles and increased the chance of a nuclear terrorist attack. He explains why many nations choose not to pursue nuclear weapons, and outlines a solution to the world's proliferation problem.