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Ismo (rapper)
Ismo may refer to: * -ism ''-ism'' is a suffix in many English words, originally derived from the Ancient Greek suffix ('), and reaching English through the Latin , and the French . It means "taking side with" or "imitation of", and is often used to describe philosoph ... in Spanish, Portuguese, Esperanto and Italian * Ismo, a brand name for isosorbide mononitrate Given name * Ismo Alanko (born 1960), Finnish musician * Ismo Falck (born 1966), Finnish archer * Ismo Hölttö (born 1940), Finnish photographer * Ismo Junni (1943–1995), Finnish serial killer and arsonist * Ismo Kamesaki (born 1970), Finnish wrestler * Ismo Kanerva (born 1942), Finnish rower * Ismo Laitela, a fictional character * Ismo Lehkonen (born 1962), Finnish ice hockey player * Ismo Leikola (born 1979), Finnish comedian * Ismo Lius (born 1965), Finnish footballer * Ismo Sajakorpi (born 1944), Finnish director and screenwriter * Ismo Toukonen (born 1954), Finnish steeplechase runner * Ismo Villa (195 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
-ism
''-ism'' is a suffix in many English words, originally derived from the Ancient Greek suffix ('), and reaching English through the Latin , and the French . It means "taking side with" or "imitation of", and is often used to describe philosophies, theories, religions, social movements, artistic movements and behaviors. It is typically added to nouns. The concept of an -ism may resemble that of a grand narrative. History The first recorded usage of the suffix ''ism'' as a separate word in its own right was in 1680. By the nineteenth century it was being used by Thomas Carlyle to signify a pre-packaged ideology. It was later used in this sense by such writers as Julian Huxley and George Bernard Shaw. In the United States of the mid-nineteenth century, the phrase "the isms" was used as a collective derogatory term to lump together the radical social reform movements of the day (such as slavery abolitionism, feminism, alcohol prohibitionism, Fourierism, pacifism, Technoism, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isosorbide Mononitrate
Isosorbide mononitrate, sold under many brand names, is a medication used for heart-related chest pain (angina), heart failure and esophageal spasms. It can be used both to treat and to prevent heart-related chest pain; however, it is generally less preferred than beta blockers or calcium channel blockers. It is taken by mouth. Common side effects include headache, low blood pressure with standing, blurry vision, and skin flushing. Serious side effects may include low blood pressure especially if also exposed to PDE5 inhibitors such as sildenafil. Use is not recommended in pregnancy. It is believed to work by relaxing smooth muscle within blood vessels. It was patented in 1971 and approved for medical use in 1981. It is available as a generic medication. In 2020, isosorbide was the 114th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 5million prescriptions. Medical uses Isosorbide mononitrate is a nitrate-class drug used for the prevention of angina p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ismo Alanko
Ismo Kullervo Alanko (; born November 12, 1960) is a Finnish musician. He is known as the frontman of several bands, most famously Hassisen Kone, Sielun Veljet and Ismo Alanko Säätiö, as well as a successful solo artist. Alanko is known for his versatility and interest in different musical styles. During his career he has recorded punk rock, alternative rock, progressive rock, electronic music, schlager, dance music, children's music and film scores. He has achieved eight platinum records, 16 gold records and four Emma awards.Tero Valkonen oPomus – Populaarimusiikin museo– Retrieved on April 17, 2008 Also a recognized lyricist, Alanko won the Juha Vainio Writer's Award (Juha Vainio -sanoittajapalkinto) in 2003 for his song texts. In a ''City'' magazine article in 1999, 43 Finnish journalists picked the top 99 Finnish rock artists. Ismo Alanko placed 20th, with his former bands Hassisen Kone and Sielun Veljet placing 12th and 4th, respectively. Alanko comes from a m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ismo Falck
Ismo Kalevi Falck (born 22 August 1966) is a Finnish former archer who participated in two consecutive Olympic competitions, starting in 1988. He won the silver medal in the Men's Team Competition in 1992 ( Barcelona, Spain) alongside Tomi Poikolainen Tomi Jaakko Poikolainen (born 27 December 1961) is a retired Finnish archer who competed in five consecutive Olympics from 1980 to 1996. He won an individual gold medal in 1980 and a team silver in 1992, placing fifth individually in 1984. Betwe ... and Jari Lipponen. References * 1966 births Living people People from Paltamo Finnish male archers Archers at the 1988 Summer Olympics Archers at the 1992 Summer Olympics Olympic archers for Finland Olympic silver medalists for Finland Olympic medalists in archery Medalists at the 1992 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Kainuu 20th-century Finnish people 21st-century Finnish people {{Finland-archery-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ismo Hölttö
Ismo Olavi Hölttö (born 12 February 1940 in Espoo) is a Finnish documentary photographer known for his monochrome portraits of Romani people and others living in the cities and countryside of Finland in the 1960s, a time of rapid societal change. Life and career Hölttö was born in 1940. In 1955, he started as an apprentice goldsmith with the Helsinki firm of G. Buchert. He studied at the School of Applied Arts, whose vocational evening courses were held in the Ateneum museum building. From then until 1970 he worked at the firm of Westerback; he left after winning the State Photography Prize and set up an advertising company, Rykämä. The photography for which he is known was almost complete by this point: thereafter, his professional photography left little time for him to pursue his own photographic interests.Elina Heikka, "The decisive moment of introducing oneself"; within Ismo Hölttö, ''Valokuvia'' = ''Photographs'' (Helsinki: , 2008). The four pages of this pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ismo Junni
Ismo Kullervo Junni (27 June 1943 – 3 November 1995) was a Finnish serial killer and arsonist, who carried out several of his killings and arson in the Kivinokka summer camp area in Herttoniemi, Helsinki.Rikostarinoita Suomesta - Hammasmurhaaja The defining characteristic of Junni's killings was that he removed his victim's teeth. For example, while killing his wife, he pulled out her teeth and later stole his friend's dental prosthesis, which he kept. Murders Junni committed his first homicide in August 1980, when he killed his wife in Kontula. He was questioned on the matter, but there was insufficient evidence against him, and the case was recorded as an accident. Junni committed his next murders at the Kivinokka summer camp, in Herttoniemi, in June 1986. In this case, his colleagues Seppo Mäntyniemi and Juha Väre were the victims. He then set fire to the crime scene. In July 1986, Junni killed his friend, Matti Haapanen, and then set fire to his summer home. The last ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ismo Kamesaki
Ismo Kamesaki (born 3 February 1970) is a Finnish wrestler. He competed in the men's Greco-Roman 52 kg at the 1992 Summer Olympics The 1992 Summer Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1992, ca, Jocs Olímpics d'estiu de 1992), officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad ( es, Juegos de la XXV Olimpiada, ca, Jocs de la XXV Olimpíada) and commonly known as .... References External links * 1970 births Living people Finnish male sport wrestlers Olympic wrestlers for Finland Wrestlers at the 1992 Summer Olympics People from Kuusankoski Sportspeople from Kouvola {{Finland-wrestling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ismo Kanerva
Ismo Kanerva (born 3 June 1942) is a Finnish rower. He competed in the men's coxed four event at the 1964 Summer Olympics The , officially the and commonly known as Tokyo 1964 ( ja, 東京1964), were an international multi-sport event held from 10 to 24 October 1964 in Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo had been awarded the organization of the 1940 Summer Olympics, but this ho .... References 1942 births Living people Finnish male rowers Olympic rowers for Finland Rowers at the 1964 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Turku {{Finland-rowing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ismo Laitela , Finnish comedian
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Ismo may refer to: * -ism in Spanish, Portuguese, Esperanto and Italian * Ismo, a brand name for isosorbide mononitrate * Ismo Leikola Ismo Mikael Leikola (born 22 January 1979), sometimes known professionally as ISMO, is a Finland, Finnish stand-up comedy, stand-up comedian, musician, author, screenwriter, and YouTuber. Leikola made his United States debut in 2014, when he was a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ismo Lehkonen
Ismo Lehkonen (born February 1, 1962) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey player. He is currently the head coach of the TUTO Hockey in the Finnish Mestis. His son Artturi Lehkonen is a professional hockey player for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League. Lehkonen was the head coach of HIFK of the Finnish SM-liiga from 1999 to 2001. On January 23, 2015, he was named head coach of the Estonia men's national ice hockey team, replacing Sakari Pietila. A sometime commentator for Finnish broadcaster Yle, he covered the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals The 2022 Stanley Cup Finals was the championship series of the National Hockey League's (NHL) 2021–22 season and the culmination of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs. The series was between the Eastern Conference and two-time defending Stanley ... in-person, observing his son Artturi win the Stanley Cup. References External links * * 1962 births Living people Finnish ice hockey coaches Finnish ice hockey f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ismo Leikola
Ismo Mikael Leikola (born 22 January 1979), sometimes known professionally as ISMO, is a Finland, Finnish stand-up comedy, stand-up comedian, musician, author, screenwriter, and YouTuber. Leikola made his United States debut in 2014, when he was awarded the title of "The Funniest Person in the World" in a contest organized by the comedy club Laugh Factory. In 2015, he made comedy series ''ISMO'' for Finnish television and moved to the United States. He became an internationally known stand-up comedian after his performance on the ''Conan (talk show), Conan'' talk show in 2018 and has since toured internationally. Early life and education Leikola was born in Jyväskylä in 1979 and lived his childhood in Kuohu, a small town near Jyväskylä. Prior to a career in stand-up comedy, Leikola studied at the University of Jyväskylä with physics as his main subject and philosophy as secondary. Comedic career 2002–2013 While studying physics and chemistry at the University of Jyväsky ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ismo Lius
Ismo Lius (born 30 November 1965 in Lahti, Finland) is a Finnish former professional footballer who played as a forward. During his club career, Lius played for Kuusysi Lahti, Örgryte IS, HJK Helsinki, RoPS and FC Hämeenlinna FC Hämeenlinna is a Finnish football club, based in Hämeenlinna. It currently plays in the Finnish third Division (''Kakkonen''). The club's manager is Tomi Uusitorppa, and it plays its home matches at Kauriala. The team was formed in 1991. .... Lius led the league in goal-scoring during 1986, 1986, 1988 and 1989. He made 36 appearances for the Finland national team, scoring 4 goals. References External links * * 1965 births Living people Sportspeople from Lahti Finnish footballers Association football forwards Finland international footballers Veikkausliiga players Allsvenskan players Mestaruussarja players FC Lahti players Örgryte IS players Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi players Rovaniemen Palloseura players FC Hämeenlinna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |