Six of the 10 major corporate spinoffs in the past 12 months have resulted in growth for the castoff operations.

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Also keynoting is Marc Dillon, CEO of Jolla, a Finnish company formed by past Nokia employees that resurrected the one castoff MeeGo operating system.

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After starting small two decades ago, he's built a fast-growing exploration and production company by buying up castoff fields from supermajors, then reinvigorating them with new technology.

FORBES: Oil & Gas Operations

One-time Redskins castoff Devin Thomas, in the role of punt team gunner, recovered two key fumbles, one to set up the much-needed fourth quarter touchdown, the other before the game-winning field goal.

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The 86-year-old Purifoy died March 5 at his sprawling "art ranch" in the desert of Southern California near Joshua Tree an arid sculpture garden where he created art from society's castoff junk.

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