We looked forward to the early conclusion of a Regional Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC).

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COC's orchestra, led by Johannes Debus, excelled in the violent, propulsive parts of the score (one felt the whip cracks), and the singers were a sturdy group.

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And even after the oil sectors recent rebound, stocks like Conoco (25, COC) and Unocal Corp.(36, UCL), at six times cash flow (net plus depreciation), are historically cheap.

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My bonds had no COC provision.

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With five of the 13 venues requiring a final inspection by World Cup tournament director Professor Ratnakar Shetty and the central organising committee (COC), the ICC's report approved Mumbai and the Sri Lankan venues - Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium, Hambantota and Pallekele - subject to minor finishing work to be completed within 14 days.

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