[jQuery] what is the simplest way to highlight an element briefly rails-style?

[jQuery] what is the simplest way to highlight an element briefly rails-style?


I want to highlight an element for a second to draw attention to it
and then remove the highlight affect to return it to its normal state.
I would use this for flash messages or on elements that just changed
on the page if say I'm making an ajax call.
Would I use animate? addClass/removeClass? How should I proceed?