AVCHD: What is best way to import into FCP

What is the best way to get AVCHD footage into FCP? The program doesn't seem to support it directly. I'm new to video editing and Hi-Def in particular so any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Dave

Check this link for my complete AVCHD workflow, with the Panasonic HMC150.
http://finalcutprotips.wordpress.com/2009/02/15/avchd-workflow/

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