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Musician's Gear Die-Cast Mic Stand Black $12.99 This round base microphone stand comes with a thread adapter, metal clutch, and die-cast iron base. It is height-adjustable from 2.8' to 5.1'. |
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Musician's Gear Low Profile Die-Cast Mic Stand Black $10.99 This stand adjusts from 9" to 13" high and fits standard microphone clips. Die-cast base. |
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K&M Microphone Stand with Stackable Round Base $49.99 This K&M Microphone Stand has a round and heavy die-cast base. The cut-out design allows you to stack up to 5 microphone stands. Height adjusts with a comfortable clutch. |
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K&M Microphone Stand With Stackable Round Base $49.99 This K&M Microphone Stand has a round and heavy die-cast base. The cut-out design allows you to stack up to 5 microphone stands. Height adjusts with a comfortable clutch. |
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On-Stage Stands Round Base Mic Stand, Black Black $24.99 The Round Base Mic Stand has a classic design that has several added features available only from On-Stage Stands, including the 7 lb. sand-cast base that is sturdy enough for road abuse, yet light enough to carry. The MS7201 also features a die-cast zinc clutch and 5/8 - 27 solid threaded upper shaft. This model has a black shaft.5/8-27 solid threaded upper shaftDie-cast zinc clutch7 lb. Sand-cast base with rubber padding for reduced floor vibrations |
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ProLine MS235 Round Base Microphone Stand Black $21.99 The MS235 Round Base Microphone Stand features die-cast metal clutches and a heavy-duty die-cast base that keeps the stand where you set it. ProLine microphone stands safely and securely maintain the position you set for your microphones to capture the perfect sound -- in the studio or during live performance. Height adjusts 36"-60". |
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ProLine MS235 Round Base Microphone Stand Chrome $21.99 The MS235 Round Base Microphone Stand features die-cast metal clutches and a heavy-duty die-cast base that keeps the stand where you set it. ProLine microphone stands safely and securely maintain the position you set for your microphones to capture the perfect sound -- in the studio or during live performance. Height adjusts 36"-60". |
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Proline Ms235 Round Base Microphone Stand Chrome $22.99 The MS235 Round Base Microphone Stand features die-cast metal clutches and a heavy-duty die-cast base that keeps the stand where you set it. ProLine microphone stands safely and securely maintain the position you set for your microphones to capture the perfect sound -- in the studio or during live performance. Height adjusts 36"-60". |
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Proline Ms235 Round Base Microphone Stand Black $21.99 The MS235 Round Base Microphone Stand features die-cast metal clutches and a heavy-duty die-cast base that keeps the stand where you set it. ProLine microphone stands safely and securely maintain the position you set for your microphones to capture the perfect sound -- in the studio or during live performance. Height adjusts 36"-60". |
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Gibraltar 8600 Series Flat Base Hardware Pack $279 A low-mass, flat-base design tripod with cast adjustments and Gibraltar's exclusive "Key Lock" that prevents any tripod movement or collapse. Hinged height adjustment with ABS inserts for super lock, no metal-to-metal contact, and topped off with Gibraltar's gearless brake cymbal tilter with key memory lock.The flat leg bases with memory lock give stability and easy placement in multiple-stand setups. Also features a cast tri-leg flat base leg with key-lock adjustment.8606 Flat Base SnareFlat Leg base with memory lock, hinged height adjustment, and brake-style gearless snare basket adjustment. Extends 16" to 24". Collapse to 17".8607 Flat Base Hi-HatFlat base design, easy drum-key tension adjustment. Low-mass tri-leg base gives extra room for multi-stand setups.8609 Cymbal Boom StandFlat base boom stand. Brake Tilter with key memory lock. Super-lock height adjustment. Extends to 58". Collapses to 24".8610 Cymbal StandFlat base straight cymbal stand. Brake tilter with key memory lock. Super-lock height adjustment. Extends to 56". Collapses to 24".Includes hardware:8606 Flat base snare8607 Flat base hi-hat8609 Cymbal boom stand8610 Cymbal stand |
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Gibraltar Elliptical Leg Base Boom Cymbal Stand $99.99 At first look the Gibraltar 7700 Series boom cymbal stands appear to be quite heavy-duty. The elliptical leg base assembly provides maximum stability without the double-braced weight or large leg spread. Constructed of lightweight steel, these stands perform well for on-the-go or tight-space set-ups.Elliptical leg base performs like double-braced base without the weightAll-die cast parts with no metal-to-metal contactHinged height adjustments |
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K&M One Hand Microphone Stand with Round Base $69.99 With the unique "Soft-Touch" one-hand clutch you can adjust the height of this K&M microphone stand with just a quick squeeze and easily raise and lower your microphone. Sleek, flat, cast-iron base provides stability. Quality black powder coating is extremely durable. |
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K&M One Hand Microphone Stand With Round Base $69.99 With the unique "Soft-Touch" one-hand clutch you can adjust the height of this K&M microphone stand with just a quick squeeze and easily raise and lower your microphone. Sleek, flat, cast-iron base provides stability. Qualityblack powder coatingis extremely durable. |
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 NEW On Stage MS9701TB Tripod Boom Mic Stand BUY IT NOW  US $49.88
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 Musicians Gear Die Cast Mic Stand Black US $15.99
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 OnStage MS7701B Tripod boom mic stand Buy it now Best deal on ebay US $16.88
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 NEW On Stage MS9701TB Tripod Boom Mic Stand BUY IT NOW best deal on ebay US $29.88
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 New Professional Microphone Desktop Stand Zinc Alloy Shaft Tripod Mic stand US $.99
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 Pro Microphone with Tripod Stand Dynamic mic Wired Microphone Zinc Alloy Stand US $.99
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 Ultimate support Mic Microphone Stand Tripod stand w clutch black LIVE T US $99.95
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 Ultimate Support JS KD50 Jamstand Kick Drum Guitar Amp Mic Stand US $2.25
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 4x Ultimate Pro Series Short Adjustable Heavy Duty Boom Microphone Stand NEW US $259.99
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 Vintage Atlas Sound Mic Microphone Stand Boom Arm US $9.99
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 OnStage MS7411B Short boom mic stand On Stage NEW 3pk US $74.49
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 Musicians Gear Die Cast Mic Stand US $15.99
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 Shure 520DX Green Bullet Harmonica Mic 520 DX open box US $109.98
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 Ultimate Support PRO T T Mic Stand Tripod Adjustable Boom PRO TT NEW IN STOCK US $89.99
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 Shure SM57 LC Dynamic Instrument Microphone With Mic Clip and Zip Case SM 57 US $99.00
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 NEW Cast Base Kick Drum Mic Microphone Stand Boom Arm US $15.95
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 Sennheiser Drum Kit 600 Mic Set DrumKit600 Stands Cables Extended Warranty US $999.95
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 Quantity 2 Short Microphone Boom Stands US $28.00
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 ProLine Desk Boom Mic Stand US $.99
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 Shure Brothers 315 Vintage Ribbon Gradient Bi Directional Microphone Original US $119.50
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 Ultimate Support JS MCTB50 Short Microphone Stand with Telescoping Boom 4 PACK US $79.96
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 Ultimate Support Ultimate Support LIVE SB Round Base Mic Stand with One Hand US $79.99
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 NEW 7 Boom Desk Top Microphone Mic Stand Cast Base US $12.99
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 Musicians Gear Low Profile Die Cast Mic Stand US $10.99
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 Atlas Sound MS 10C Round Base All Purpose Mic Stand Chrome US $41.50
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 Ultimate Support PRO SB Stackable Base Mic Stand US $69.99
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 Audix I5 i 5 Dynamic Microphone 3 Pack Instrument Mic Kit with Stands and Cables US $297.00
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 Audix FP7 FP 7 Piece Fusion Drum Microphone DELUXE Kit US $459.00
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 ProLine MS112 Desk Boom Mic Stand US $30.49
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 Musicians Gear Low Profile Die Cast Mic Stand Black US $10.99
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 OnStage telescoping boom stand can be use a overhead stand MS7700B MSA7020TB NEW US $39.95
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 OnStage MS7411 B Short boom mic stand On Stage MS7411B Microphone Stand US $29.95
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Musician's Gear Die-Cast Mic Stand Black List Price: $39.99 Sale Price: $15.99 Used From: $24.80  |
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This round base microphone stand comes with a thread adapter, metal clutch, and die-cast iron base. It is height-adjustable from 2.8' to 5.1'. |
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On Stage MC7201B Round Base Microphone Stand, Black List Price: $41.99 Sale Price: $17.59 Used From: $17.33 |
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The industry standard on stage and in the studio, the round base stand is a musician's staple around the world. Professional quality die-cast zinc clutch. Height: 34-60 inches; base diameter: 10 inches. |
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Atlantic Satellite 77305018 2 Speaker Stands (Black) List Price: $49.99 Sale Price: $31.83 Used From: $26.75 |
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Locate your satellite or surround sound speakers at precisely the right height with this pair of heavy-duty Atlantic speaker stands. Made of durable cast iron with a black matte finish, the stands' sleek profiles add a modern touch to your home theater setup... |
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Cuisinart SPB-600 SmartPower Deluxe Die Cast Blender, Stainless List Price: $165.00 Sale Price: $74.99 Used From: $62.59 |
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Cuisinart introduces the blender you've been waiting for. The new SmartPower Deluxe has all the features-and all the blending power-serious cooks need. Our patented stainless steel blade, large borosilicate glass jar, and Pulse at High or Low speeds let you do it all-mince delicate herbs, whip up smoothies or chop ice for a crowd... |
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Swingline 747 Black Classic Desk Stapler (S7074701R) List Price: $18.99 Sale Price: $9.50 Used From: $3.48 |
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The Swingline S7074701B 747 Classic Stapler comes with a metal cap and an all-metal die-cast base for durability and stability. Designed for long-term office use, the stapler also comes with an inner rail for jam-resistant stability and long-term stapling integrity... |
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Atlantic Satellite SPSCUR47 2 Speaker Stands (Titanium) List Price: $508.99 Sale Price: Too low to display |
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If you want to enjoy stereo and surround sound to its fullest, it's important to install your speakers at the proper listening height. That's where these Atlantic speaker stands come into play. Each of the two cast-iron stands is adjustable from 27 inches to 48 inches, giving listeners an array of heights from which to choose... |
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Pyle-Pro PMKS5 Compact Base Black Microphone Stand List Price: $64.99 Sale Price: $16.99 |
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This compact bass-style mic stand is built to be both durable and lightweight. The adjustable boom makes this microphone stand the industry's most felxible and easy-to-use stand on the market. Reliable, sturdy, and solid -- this mic stand is built to last. |
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On Stage DS7425 Tripod Desk Microphone Stand List Price: $29.99 Sale Price: $11.99 |
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Perfect for podcasting or anyone needing a desktop mic stand. Compact and ultra-portable. |
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Vantage Point SSB-30BB Adjustable Bookshelf Series Speaker Stands List Price: $100.99 Sale Price: $100.99 Used From: $88.87 |
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PART OF THE SOUNDSTAGE SERIES ADJUSTS FROM 24" 30" HOLDS SPEAKERS UP TO 25 LBS INCLUDES SIX 1" SPACERS WIRE MANAGEMENT THROUGH THE TUBE & A FILLER HOLE FOR SAND INCLUDES EASY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION SHEETS & ALL HARDWARE BLACK |
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Sanus Systems EF-SATB Euro Foundations Adjustable Satellite Speaker Stands, Black (Pair) List Price: $69.99 Sale Price: Too low to display Used From: $78.00 |
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Give your satellite speakers a sleek, contemporary foundation while also improving their audio performance with these Sanus adjustable speaker stands. Boasting a European-style profile and a durable powder-coated black finish, the stands suspend your home theater speakers at the ideal listening height--from 28 to 42 inches depending on the height of your chairs or couch--letting you sit back and enjoy the full splendor of your surround sound system... |
The Indian Caste War
The then Delhi based South Asia correspondent of the Time magazine, Ned Desmond wrote a number of cover stories on Kashmir during his stay in India in early nineties. He covered all aspects of the 1990 militant uprising in the valley. He had also been to Sri Lanka where he covered the IPKF operations against the LTTE. He used to mention that IPKF did worse things in Sri Lanka than their counterparts were doing in Kashmir. On being asked why the west was silent about the massive human rights violations being committed in Kashmir, he remarked that people still believed in the west that India was a non-violent country, the land of Gandhi! There was a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in New York and he was considered to be the apostle of non-violence like Martin Luther King! Just before his departure for Tokyo where he got his next posting, he wrote his last cover story on India, which was totally of a different nature. It was titled, “The Caste War”. It was a comprehensive coverage of the caste prejudice in all spheres of the Indian society. At that time which is about two decades back, the caste factor was not so much in the news except the sporadic violence which had been generated by the Mandal report. No one could at that time imagine that the caste would be a decisive factor in Indian politics. However, Ned prophesied that the future of India will depend upon the way the caste conflict progresses. According to him the most decisive issue for the Indians will be a caste war which may engulf the entire country sometime in the future!
The way the things are moving now vindicate his prophecy. The phenomenal rise of Mayawati and her staking claim for the post of the Prime Minister depicts the dramatic rise of the lower castes. India has historically been a caste ridden society. The system has been in existence for ages and the members of the lower caste used to take it as their fate decried by the divine power. Brahmins have always been the ruling class and even during the British rule it was the Brahmin bureaucracy, called the Indian Civil Service which kept India running for them. These colonisers had very cleverly used the federal administrative set up to keep their hold on this vast country. After their departure, the same system continued and only the nomenclature was changed to Indian Administrative Service and similar other central services. All these federal services were manned by the Brahmin elite which became the India’s new ruling class. Even now they have the over all strangle hold on most of the services and continue to rule India. In spite of the extensive modernisation the caste prejudice runs too deep among the upper castes. Recently it was reported that the childless couples looking for sperm donors demand to know the sperm’s caste!
However, the hold is beginning to loosen due to the rise of the lower castes. There are many factors responsible for this rise of the lower castes. The spread of modern education made these lower castes realise that it was not because of a divine decree that they were at the lowest end of the social ladder. On the contrary it was the Brahmin hierarchy which had ensured their lowly status for ages. The caste prejudice had been ingrained in their blood by the Hindu Clergy. The intolerant Hindu elite could go to any extent to keep them down. The story of mistreatment of the lower castes including even burning alive of some rebels was quiet common in earlier times. In fact, even now there are many instances of revenge against the members of these castes which dare to raise their heads. Simultaneously the tireless working of Christian Missionaries started large scale conversions of the members of the lower castes into Christianity. This has been more so in tribal belts where the treatment meted out to these people belonging to lower castes is the worst. To overcome this rise of the deprived, the Brahmin class thought of a very clever subterfuge. They raised the bogey of the Hinduism being in danger at the hands the of the Muslims and the Christians. This was purely to divert the attention and the energy of these lower castes to a new imaginary enemy. India has a population of 800 million Hindus. There is absolutely no chance of Hindus getting reduced into a minority even if mass conversions take place all over the country. On the other hand there is every chance of the Brahmin elite getting reduced to the actual minority of not more than 5% in every sphere of activity in India. It is not the Hindu versus the Muslim problem which all the members of the ruling elite fear but the lower castes versus the Brahmins. This is also the reason for the upper castes to embrace the Bharatiya Janata Party leading to virtual collapse of the Congress Party. Muslims left in India after the partition are living in a miserable condition which is even worse than those of the lowest Hindu castes as certified by Justice Rajinder Sachar in his report.
After the Independence of the country in 1947 one would have normally expected emancipation of the down trodden but the caste system was further strengthened by giving them a new name, “Harijan”, the Children of God! The name was given by the Father of the Nation. By specifically classifying them as a separate class he did a disservice to their lot rather than bring them equality. The real service would have been to abolish the caste system by law. To keep these people quiet the Government introduced the reservation system in all services. This helped them to fill substantially many central services. This was more so because the progeny of the Brahmin elite due to globalisation preferred multi-national jobs than government service. The new generation of the Brahmins took to west like a fish taking to water! This trend continued even in politics where lower caste leaders came to the forefront. Simultaneously, the aura of the family and dynasty rule has also started wearing out. For a long time the poor masses of India considered Indira Gandhi as a Maharani and she was fondly addressed as Indira Rani.
Those days seem to be getting over now. The new political groupings may give a chance to the lower castes to have a decisive control over various branches of the state executive. Mayawati’s bid for the post of the Prime Minister of India is a typical example of this possibility. It could have turned out to be a nightmare for the Brahmin elite. Luckily for them, Mayawati though claiming to be a popular leader and a challenge to the upper caste is probably one of the most corrupt and unscrupulous politicians India has ever seen! The lower castes have not been able to throw up an upright leader of repute and standing in recent times. They need one more Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar to make the difference. The father of Indian constitution himself was so much frustrated with the discrimination based on the caste system that he converted to Buddhism! One never knows that future may throw up another statesman of his stature to lead the down trodden masses of India. In any case, as predicted by Ned Desmond, the caste conflict may be the most important factor in determining the shape of things to come in India sometime in the near future!
About the Author
Mohammad Ashraf is the former Director General of Tourism of Kashmir. He is presently a regular columnist to Greater Kashmir, the largest circulated english daily newspaper of Srinagar, Kashmir.He is also the Vice-President of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation, the apex body of adventure sports in India.