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A maven (also mavin) is a trusted expert in a particular field, who seeks to pass knowledge on to others. The word maven comes from Hebrew, via Yiddish, and means one who understands, based on an accumulation of knowledge.
The word comes to English through Yiddish, which in turn derives from the Hebrew mevin (מבֿין), meaning "one who understands," and relates to the word binah, which denotes understanding or wisdom in general. It was first recorded in English around 1952, and popularized in the United States in the 1960s by a series of commercials created by Martin Solow for Vita Herring, featuring "The Beloved Herring Maven." The “Beloved Herring Maven“ ran in radio ads from 1964-1968, and was then brought back in 1983 with Allan Swift, the original voice of the Maven.
Many sites credit Vita with popularizing the word Maven. An example of print advertisement including the Maven: "Get Vita at your favorite supermarket, grocery or delicatessen. Tell them the beloved Maven sent you. It won’t save you any money, but you’ll get the best herring".
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Genres: Documentary,Actors: Styro (producer), Styro (costume designer), Styro (director), Styro (editor), Styro (writer), Brian Pennington (composer), Elizabeth Judith (actress), Guido Roncallo (actor), Mary Adeline Wright (actress), Karen Gill (producer), Orlando Herrera (producer), Orlando Herrera (writer), Mikayla Perry (actress), David A. Novak (producer), Ethnee Lea (actress),
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Plot: The 16th annual Royal Rumble match, with the winner to recieve a WWE or World Title shot at WrestleMania XIX, WWE Title: Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit, World Title: Triple H vs. Scott Steiner, World Tag Team Titles: Lance Storm & William Regal vs. The Dudley Boyz, Royal Rumble Qualifying Match: Brock Lesnar vs. The Big Show, Torrie Wilson vs. Dawn Marie
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Genres: Sport,Everybody's talkin
I can't hear what they say
But i can tell cause their lips move
It's like i'm sleep walkin
I try to feel my way
But nobody wants to let me through
And i won't say the answer staring me right in the face
But i know it's time i make my own mistakes
You know i'm finally free
I'm taking the lead
And i don't have to listen to anybody
I'm my own united state
I make the rules
So if i lose
I don't have to answer to anybody
Tell me i should play it safer
Welcome to my world
Why are you so nervous
And so concerned
I'm not a rebel just because
There comes a time when you trust
In everything you've learned
The way that my soul finally does
Well i've got to find out where it goes even if i lose
my way
Till i find the road that i'm supposed to take
You know i'm finally free
I'm taking the lead
And i don't have to listen to anybody
I'm my own united state
I make the rules
So if i lose
I don't have to answer to anybody
Tell me i should play it safer
It's so brand new
I've got to do what i want to do
You know i'm finally free
I'm taking the lead
And i don't have to listen to anybody
I'm not gonna hit the brakes
I make the rules
So if i lose
I don't have to answer to anybody