In Praise of Carbohydrates   It’s well worth pointing out that the night before a bout Rocky Mattioli ate a bowl of ravioli.     The Importance of Religion   Those who loathe religion are slow to contemplate that Lennon met McCartney at the church fête.     The Tears of Spock   A lot’s been said by friend and foe about the Vulcan’s tears: well how the hell would you react if you possessed those ears?     Accolades for the Acolyte   In this age of heretics and vandals, let us praise the one who lights the candles.…