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Lurie’s winning strategy included daily walks through different neighborhoods to talk with shop owners, families and residents eager for someone to listen to their struggles.

She goes for walks on Laurel Canyon Boulevard, for goodness’ sake.

They hail from all walks of life: among them are a fireman, a carpenter, a nurse and a journalist.

“They basically have a joystick controlling the robot dog as it walks around,” said Missy Cummings, an engineering professor at George Mason University who runs the university’s Autonomy and Robotics Center.

The super-fight was deserving of topping the bill, yet the striking dome-shaped stadium was almost full when the boxers made their ring walks.