Beacon — For other uses, see Beacon (disambiguation). A beacon is an intentionally conspicuous device designed to attract attention to a specific location. Beacons can also be combined with semaphoric or other indicators to provide important information,… … Wikipedia
hope — hope1 W1S1 [həup US houp] v [I and T] [: Old English; Origin: hopian] 1.) to want something to happen or be true and to believe that it is possible or likely hope (that) ▪ We hope that more women will decide to join the course. ▪ I do hope… … Dictionary of contemporary English
beacon — [[t]bi͟ːkən[/t]] beacons 1) N COUNT A beacon is a light or a fire, usually on a hill or tower, which acts as a signal or a warning. 2) N COUNT: usu N to/of/for n If someone acts as a beacon to other people, they inspire or encourage them. Our… … English dictionary
beacon — bea|con [ˈbi:kən] n [: Old English; Origin: beacen sign ] 1.) a light that is put somewhere to warn or guide people, ships, vehicles, or aircraft 2.) a radio or ↑radar signal used by aircraft or boats to help them find their position and… … Dictionary of contemporary English
beacon — noun (C) 1 a special tower with a bright light, or a floating object that sends signals, used to warn boats that they are near the shore 2 a light that is put somewhere to warn or guide people, vehicles, or aircraft 3 a radio or radar signal used … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Beacon Communications Corporation — Infobox Defunct Company company name = Beacon Communications Corp. company logo = slogan = fate = Bought, then dissolved successor = Community Newspaper Company foundation = 1945 defunct = January 11, 1996 location = 20 Main Street, Acton,… … Wikipedia
Church of the Blessed Hope — For other uses, see Church of God (disambiguation). The Church of the Blessed Hope (or Church of God of the Abrahamic Faith) is a small first day Adventist Christian body. Contents 1 Background 2 Faith and Practice 3 Status … Wikipedia
Newburgh–Beacon Ferry — Newburgh Beacon Ferry West New York moored at Newburgh Route Crosses Hudson River Locale Newburgh Bay … Wikipedia
Newburgh-Beacon Ferry — The Newburgh Beacon Ferry is a ferry service crossing the Hudson River that connects Newburgh with Beacon New York.It carries passengers between the two cities during rush hour, primarily transporting commuters from the west side of the river at… … Wikipedia
John Hope Bryant — Infobox musical artist Name = John Hope Bryant Landscape = Background = Born = birth date and age|1966|2|6 Died = Origin = Los Angeles, California, USA|John Hope Bryant (born February 6, 1966) is an American financial literacy and poverty… … Wikipedia
