Good tutorial websites?

Hello everyone,
Very new to after effects. Was wondering if anyone could recommend some good tutorial sites for a beginner. Any suggestions would be much appreaciated.
Thanks in advance

http://blogs.adobe.com/aftereffects/2012/02/after-effects-basics-tutorials-by-andrew-devis .html
http://blogs.adobe.com/aftereffects/2010/01/getting-started-with-after-eff.html

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    Thanks, Todd--I appreciate your support and willingness to assist. It would be great having an official recognition from the Big A The posts you put on the PPro blog are the kind of information I'd like to be able to arm people with; I think that sort of detail helps folks gain a better understanding of the "why" behind the "what," which further empowers them to effectively use the tools in other situations.
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