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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor At just about this point every winter, I decide it's time to pick up a hobby. My only requirements for that hobby are: It must be entirely fun, with no educational subtext whatsoever, and it must go well with chips and dip. How to Play Texas Hold 'Em Poker, therefore, is a natural hobby to pick up. It's social! It involves your brain but doesn't require you to do anything un-fun! It's amazing I haven't learned it already. 10 Best and Worst Hold 'Em Hands Texas Hold 'Em Quiz: What Wins? See More About:  texas hold'em  poker rules  beginning poker Top 10 Poker Tips Not that amazing, actually. I can tell you exactly why I haven't learned yet. In my head, I should already be James Bond, destroying bad guys using only my poker skills as a weapon. Poker Etiquette 101 Poker Betting Basics See More About:  poker tips  poker strategy  bluffing Win More Money Playing Poker So that's one positive side effect of learning poker: Maybe I'll learn patience at the same time! Basic Poker Tells 6 New Poker Games to Try See More About:  poker tips  poker strategy  texas hold'em advice How to Hold a Poker Tournament at Home In any event, poker is a solid skill to have if you like having parties, but hate watching people stand around waiting for something to do. Essential Gear for a Home Poker Tournament Home Poker Games 101 See More About:  poker tournaments  home poker games  Today Ads Learn to Play Piano Online Poker Tips Texas Holdem Hold Em Poker Poker Featured Articles 10 Marriage Mistakes to Avoid Best Beer Pairings for the Super Bowl 7 Best Houseplants for Beginners Great Domes From Around the World Is It Time for a New Doctor? Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement