Nursing costs, which include nursing salaries and supplies, accounted for over 40. percent of total nursing home costs among the states examined (see Table 3.2). Nursing costs in Minnesota nursing homes averaged $39.13 per day, and were be-. tween 8 percent and 37 percent more than neighboring states.
Interview by Kristin Farr // Artwork by Jamie Hewlett. In 1998, Jamie Hewlett drew a virtual band that became world famous. Gorillaz consists of four cartoon members with four distinct personalities: 2-D, Noodle, Russel Hobbs and Murdoc Niccals, who are brought to life by Hewlett and an ever-evolving crew of musicians.
Gorillaz is a virtual band created in 1998 by Damon Albarn of alternative rock band Blur, and Jamie Hewlett, co-creator of the comic book Tank Girl. The band is composed of four animated band members: 2D, Murdoc, Noodle and Russel. The band's music is a collaboration between various musicians; Albarn being the only permanent musical contributor.