Domestic Violence Awareness Month seeks to bring these issues out into the open, and to get more people involved in finding a solution. Officials say knowing the facts about domestic violence may help save lives and end the cycle of violence.

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MARIO RITTER: Now, we take a look at some your comments about recent stories on AMERICAN MOSAIC.

Many of you wrote to express concern about the report on animals used in the movie industry. Several writers praised filmmakers who use digitally produced images of animals for movies instead of using live animals. One listener went even farther with that idea. Hasan from Turkey wrote “I believe that computer generated imagery should also replace the humans. Thus, film producers would not have to pay much money for the famous actors and actresses.”

Hmmm …this is an interesting idea, but one that labor unions for actors might oppose.

The unusually shaped balconies of Aqua

Several listeners sent comments after our story about building designer and MacArthur prize winner Jeanne Gang. A listener in Japan hoped that Ms. Gang’s work would inspire other women to consider a career in architecture. And Loc from Vietnam has this to say about her wavy skyscraper in Chicago: “If I have a chance, I would lean from one of its balconies.”

Another Vietnamese listener commented on our story about disabled men and women learning to surf. Thanh Vy wrote, “Disability doesn’t mean you cannot do anything … I really admire disabled people who overcome the physical hurt to get a better life.”