On October 27, 2025, Upswing Poker coach Aaron Barone coined the term “deflector” while breaking down a hand history from a super high-stakes Triton cash game between Wayne Heung and Sosia Jiang (see for yourself here ). During his analysis, Barone paused to discuss “blockers,” a well-established poker concept referring to cards in your hand that reduce the likelihood your opponent holds certain combinations. He mused: This is normally where the trolls come in. Maybe they'r

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Sara O’Connor Fine Art (SOFA), and with that milestone comes a new chapter. For the first time since COVID lockdowns, I’ve decided not to travel for art shows for 2026—and I want to share why, what that means for my collectors, and how you can help make this season just as successful (if not more!) than years past. The Reality of Traveling for Shows Art shows are magical places to meet collectors, connect with fellow artists, and share

This summer has been absolutely magical — and it’s all thanks to you. At my recent art sale, twenty incredible collectors purchased...

Hello Jacob! Great to have you here for an interview. To start things off, where do you create your engaging art? Richmond, Virginia What...