Converting PAL format DVD to NTSC formats

THis might be a wierd one, but i was wondering if anyone knows hot to convert a DVD with PAL format (which are used in most european countries) into a NTSC format (which is used here in the states). I dont know if there is a software i need, or any of my apps on the computer will change the format for me.
thanks

There is some useful information here:
http://www.danslagle.com/mac/iMovie/tips_tricks/6017.shtml

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