In Renaissance paintings, one of the favorite themes was that of the Annunciation, in which Mary's virginity, her slender, prematernal form, her solitary condition were stressed.

Thursday night's Daily Show began with another thorough take-down of John McCain's stance on Don't Ask Don't Tell, but afterward Jon Stewart moved on to McCain's 2008 Presidential running mate Sarah Palin, who he dubbed America's Tweetheart. Palin has taken to Twitter to vent her frustrations with Obama's handling of the latest WikiLeaks document drop, but Stewart believes her outrage is primarily unfounded.

She could imagine the taste of the tender drumstick seeds on her tongue.

At least eight people died, and officials expressed deep concerns that the toll would rise as more searches of homes were carried out.