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The rebirth of a man named Goldberg: after leaving his football career behind him, Bill Goldberg went on to become the world's most famous wrestler--making millions by prancing around in nothing but boots and underwear. Now the 40 year old is reinventing himself again, this time as a reality television host, a family man, and a proud Jew.(Interview)
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American Jewish Life Magazine
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March 1, 2007
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- Miller, Gerri
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As the familiar figure walks toward you, extending a massive hand in greeting, it's impossible not to feel very small, even if you are 6'1". Standing several inches taller and packing 275 pounds of muscle, Bill Goldberg is a commanding presence, and with his shaved head and goatee he's one of the most recognizable celebrities in the world, having parlayed a stint in the NFL to a professional wrestling career and more recently, television broadcasting and hosting, giving a generation of Jewish kids a real-life hero to look up to.
"It's the biggest honor I could ever have," he says of being seen as a role model. "For one kid to look at me and smile because of what I've done ...
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Lucianne Goldberg's life is a confection of sex, political intrigue -- and...
Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service;
February 6, 1998 ;
Greve, Frank Hutcheson, Ron;
787 words
......brassy New York literary agent Lucianne Goldberg, whose own life is a confection of sex...instigator, investigator and publicist _ Goldberg engaged in a series of other clandestine...foreshadowing of Lewinsky's adventures, Goldberg, then a White House job seeker in her...
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Forget Hulk Hogan -- Meet Bill Goldberg
Forward;
June 12, 1998 ;
787 words
......06-12-1998 Forget Hulk Hogan -- Meet Bill Goldberg NEW YORK -- Professional wrestling's heavyweight champion, Bill Goldberg, has a standard response to people...Fortunately, I was speaking to Mr. Goldberg by telephone. But he gave other assurances...
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Interview: Alfred Goldberg talks about the history of the Pentagon
Weekend Edition - Saturday (NPR);
September 22, 2001 ;
SCOTT SIMON;
787 words
...00-00-0000 Interview: Alfred Goldberg talks about the history of the Pentagon...beings may have died there. Alfred Goldberg, an historian from the office of...office in Roseland, Virginia. Mr. Goldberg, thanks for being with us. Mr. ALFRED...
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Princeton's Goldberg makes immediate impact
University Wire;
April 28, 2006 ;
Michael Siliciano;
613 words
......the field, sophomore midfielder Zach Goldberg has displayed the versatility that the...lacrosse team desperately needs this season. Goldberg is an athlete of many talents. Growing...Baltimore and attending Gilman School, Goldberg -- besides excelling in lacrosse -- played...
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Voting for the Kids; Danny Goldberg Is a Liberal. He Has a Tough Question...
The Washington Post;
August 26, 2003 ;
Ann Hornaday;
787 words
......of modest bungalows, record executive Danny Goldberg is plotting the revolution. Or at least his...and television producer Robert Greenwald, Goldberg is in full brainstorming mode. Goldberg and Greenwald form two-thirds of RDV Books...
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A Headlock on Fame: Bill Goldberg lost the belt, but not the hearts
Jewish Exponent;
January 14, 1999 ;
787 words
......Exponent 01-14-1999 A Headlock on Fame: Bill Goldberg lost the belt, but not the hearts of...the arena -- was the likeness of Bill Goldberg, perhaps the most popular Jewish athlete...fierce and all business. Away from it, Goldberg is, well, fierce and all business, though...
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Notes From the Underbelly; Hookers, losers, nutjobs and all that jazz take...
Seven Days;
June 16, 2004 ;
Anonymous;
787 words
..."This is where the humans live," Stephen Goldberg says, gesturing to the living room of...and records. Considering the characters Goldberg creates here -- some of the most unctuous...Arnie Gets It Good, also dwelt here, in Goldberg's twisted imagination, before hitting...
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'Promises' of a Golden Sunday for Goldberg
Jewish Exponent;
March 21, 2002 ;
694 words
......directed by Justine Shapiro and B.Z. Goldberg, with co-direction and editing by Carlos...the heart with "Promises," which tracks Goldberg's commute between distinct communities...that the Boston-born, Israeli-raised Goldberg has traversed before. There are times...
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Goldberg & Sons: When the office was family
The Record (Bergen County, NJ);
April 12, 2004 ;
MICHAEL J. BIRKNER;
787 words
......Record (Bergen County, NJ) 04-12-2004 Goldberg & Sons: When the office was family...WRITER Kathleen Lynn's article on S. Goldberg & Sons slipper company workers' lives...keeping their jobs for life. Companies like Goldberg's once were commonplace in Bergen County...
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STEPPING DOWN, BUT NOT AWAY, FROM EDUCATION SUPERINTENDENT GOLDBERG GOES...
The Boston Globe;
January 6, 2002 ;
Jenn Abelson, Globe Correspondent;
623 words
...N. Jerome Goldberg said he liked having his finger in all the pies. Goldberg relished the spotlight during his recently completed...representative and final-decision- maker," said Goldberg, who left the district this month to work for Teachers...
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Business as usual for SDSU men's golfer Goldberg
University Wire;
April 25, 2007 ;
Devin Kunysz;
548 words
......DIEGO -- San Diego State golfer Aaron Goldberg should carry business cards in his golf...the game of golf. "It's a job to me," Goldberg said. "I don't love just going out and...sure to point out that "it's a fun job." Goldberg does his job well. As SDSU prepares for...
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Goldberg: Audio merchandiser; publisher taps 800 numbers, store displays,...
Folio: the Magazine for Magazine Management;
July 1, 1989 ;
Garry, Michael;
787 words
...Goldberg: Audio merchandiser New York City--Stephen Goldberg learned how to sell advertising from the ground up--in...sell yellow-page advertising, you can sell anything, says Goldberg, now publisher of Audio magazine and architect of a wideranging...
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A SUITE DEAL IN THE WORKS FOR HOTELIER: BERNARD GOLDBERG EYES BIG BUY WITH...
Crain's New York Business;
July 20, 1998 ;
Sanders, Lisa;
777 words
......morning for the past decade, Bernard Goldberg has risen at 4:30 and called each of...of boutique hotels two weeks ago, Mr. Goldberg still wakes up in the wee hours. I lie...million from the recent transaction, Mr. Goldberg is eagerly trolling for the next project...
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A SUITE DEAL IN THE WORKS FOR HOTELIER: BERNARD GOLDBERG EYES BIG BUY WITH...
Crain's New York Business;
July 20, 1998 ;
Sanders, Lisa;
777 words
......morning for the past decade, Bernard Goldberg has risen at 4:30 and called each of...of boutique hotels two weeks ago, Mr. Goldberg still wakes up in the wee hours. I lie...million from the recent transaction, Mr. Goldberg is eagerly trolling for the next project...
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Arthur J. Goldberg, former U.S. justice
Chicago Sun-Times;
January 21, 1990 ;
398 words
...WASHINGTON Arthur J. Goldberg, 81, who served as a U.S. Supreme...the Supreme Court announced that Mr. Goldberg, a member of the court from 1962 to...announcement said. No date was set. Mr. Goldberg's resignation from the court on an...
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