Best online FCPX tutorial?

I've a friend (accomplished editor, Avid / FCP7) who needs to learn X in a hurry. (The learning curve is HIS to deal with.)
Currently, what is the best, up-to-date online tutorial out there?
I used Lynda.com some time ago. But last I checked, their course had not migrated up to 10.0.7. Who else? Throw some URL's at me!
Many thanks.

The official Apple training manual we use in Apple Authorized courses are these two. They come with a DVD full of class material, as it is hands on, going step by step with you. Very well done. Nothing beats doing a solid, quality training course start to finish.
Intro:
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Pro-Training-Series-Edition/dp/0321918673/ref=sr_1_2 ?ie=UTF8&qid=1364407826&sr=8-2&keywords=apple+pro+training+series+final+cut+pro+ x
Advanced:
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Pro-Training-Series-Advanced/dp/0321810228/ref=sr_1_ 3?ie=UTF8&qid=1364407826&sr=8-3&keywords=apple+pro+training+series+final+cut+pro +x
Tips and tricks that may help out, here's a list.
The Hub"
https://www.macprovideo.com/hub/genre/video
FCPro X University Blog:
http://www.fcproxuniversity.com/FCPro_X_University/Welcome.html
And coming soon to ArtBeats in a few more days:
http://www.artbeats.com/video_tutorials
FCP.co:
http://www.fcp.co/forum/7-fcpx-how-to-tutorials
MacBreak Studio:
http://www.youtube.com/user/pixelcorps?feature=watch

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