Why won't DVDs I bought in Northern Ireland work in the US?
I got three DVDs in Northern Ireland since they were such a good deal, and because one is not available for sale in the States. I tried to play them on my Sony DVD player that I bought here in the US, but it says "cannot read". Can I program my DVD player to read these, or is it a lost cause? I didn't realize the technology would be different. If there is no way to configure my DVD player (which is only a few months old!), I'm just going to sell them on amazonUK.
Other - Electronics - 9 Answers
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different regions. Ireland is Region 2, US is Region 1
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good idea and it because it has different regions. that happened to my friend as well
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check your DVD player and see if it has a setting for region. If so set it to the region code on the back of the DVD. Should be good. If not you out of luck.
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DVD players are configured to only read DVDs ased on the DVD's "region". Ireland and the U.S. are not in the same region, so you would have to reprogram your DVD to allow this. But if you did so, then your player couldn't read the rest of your DVDs. You have three choices: -Buy a second DVD player that's set up for the region containing Ireland. -Buy a "regionless" DVD. (They can be purchased from international mail order.) -Sell the DVDs.
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There are nine regions which DVDs are encoded with. The US is region 1 and Ireland is Region 2. You can't play anything, but region 1 DVDs in a US DVD player because they can only play region 1 discs. You would have to a DVD from Ireland.
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Not only the region code, but Europe is PAL tv-signal and America is NTSC. Otherwise, there is software to change the country code and DVD players that don't care about the country code.
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HI, for the sale of DVDs (to protect copyright and other local regulations with respect to censoring), the world is split into various regions and the DVD players are also normally programmed to play that particular regions DVD only, unless ofcourse you buy all region DVD player or ask the DVD technician to modify and give you for playing all the regions.
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DVD's are programed w/ a certain # that goes w/ certain regions (like the US) and if your DVD player wont play it, its because it can only play US DVD's. there is a way to change it i think, but once you change it, its super hard to change it back or you only get so many times to change it until its not changeable anymore. you could either change it (its tricky), sell the DVD's, or buy a universal DVD player...
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The reason is due to the fact that DVD's have different regions and players are assigned to play different DVD regions.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Know of any good sites advertising summer work in Ireland, in exchange for housing
Know of any good sites advertising summer work in Ireland, in exchange for housing?
I'm an American, but I also have duel Irish citizenship.
Other - Ireland - 2 Answers
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I don't know of any specific websites I'm afraid. A lot of hotels offer this kind of deal, especially the ones that shut down for the winter and so can't expect staff to move permanently to the area. Friends of mine used to work on this basis in the Castlerosse Hotel/Golf course in Killarney - the accommodation cost was deducted from their wages. Go to the Irish tourism website and look for hotels/tourism services in the areas that are most seasonal - mostly along the west coast - and approach these with your CV. http://www.discoverireland.com I'm sure there are other industries like farming etc that can offer the same type of employment deal, but this is the only one I have first hand knowledge of.
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Hi there, To my knowledge there are plenty of opportunities in the area of farm work, fruit picking , gardening and such like. These are two organisations I have successfully secured 'work for bed and food' in mainland Europe, that also have listings for Ireland. http://www.wwoof.org/index.asp http://www.workaway.info/ It might also be an idea to look at www.gumtree.ie Good luck!
I'm an American, but I also have duel Irish citizenship.
Other - Ireland - 2 Answers
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I don't know of any specific websites I'm afraid. A lot of hotels offer this kind of deal, especially the ones that shut down for the winter and so can't expect staff to move permanently to the area. Friends of mine used to work on this basis in the Castlerosse Hotel/Golf course in Killarney - the accommodation cost was deducted from their wages. Go to the Irish tourism website and look for hotels/tourism services in the areas that are most seasonal - mostly along the west coast - and approach these with your CV. http://www.discoverireland.com I'm sure there are other industries like farming etc that can offer the same type of employment deal, but this is the only one I have first hand knowledge of.
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Hi there, To my knowledge there are plenty of opportunities in the area of farm work, fruit picking , gardening and such like. These are two organisations I have successfully secured 'work for bed and food' in mainland Europe, that also have listings for Ireland. http://www.wwoof.org/index.asp http://www.workaway.info/ It might also be an idea to look at www.gumtree.ie Good luck!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
How does the educational system work in Ireland
How does the educational system work in Ireland ?
Other - Ireland - 2 Answers
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You go to primary school until you're 12 or 13, then you go to secondary school until you're about 18, some schools do five years for the basic curriculum, and others do 6, with a transition year. You do two State examinations while in secondary school, the first is the Junior Certificate (it used to be called the Intermediate Certificate, of 'the Inter') which you sit after 3 years; the second is your Leaving Certificate, which you sit in your last year at secondary school, and the results of which play a part in what type of third-level education you will follow. The Leaving results are counted in points, and the higher the points, the more difficult the course - medicine, for example, has extremely high points. For some courses you need to attend an interview and talk about your portfolio, say for an art degree. You start your application process through an organisation called the CAO long before you actually sit your Leaving Cert, usually the applications have to be in by the end of February or so of the same year, and then you have something to work for .... Then when you're in your course, it depends on the course. Art degrees do a foundation year, after which you go into the discipline that you are best suited to - and even then the boundaries between these are often blurred, as you can do modules for etching or ceramics while you're doing, say, painting. Basically, with most other courses you go straight into your degree course once you've ascertained that you are suitably qualified. So if you qualify for a science degree, you just go in and do the course for 3 or 4 years (depending on the university, and we do not refer to third-level educational institutions as 'schools' in Ireland) and after this you graduate with a BSc. From then on you can do some kind of post-grad degree if you wish. Nowadays all courses include a basic 'how to use a computer and the Internet section', as this might not have been taught in some secondary schools.
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TERRIBLEY!!! hahaha ah we have primary school from age of 5 to 12, then secondary school from 13 to about 18 then off to college.
Other - Ireland - 2 Answers
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You go to primary school until you're 12 or 13, then you go to secondary school until you're about 18, some schools do five years for the basic curriculum, and others do 6, with a transition year. You do two State examinations while in secondary school, the first is the Junior Certificate (it used to be called the Intermediate Certificate, of 'the Inter') which you sit after 3 years; the second is your Leaving Certificate, which you sit in your last year at secondary school, and the results of which play a part in what type of third-level education you will follow. The Leaving results are counted in points, and the higher the points, the more difficult the course - medicine, for example, has extremely high points. For some courses you need to attend an interview and talk about your portfolio, say for an art degree. You start your application process through an organisation called the CAO long before you actually sit your Leaving Cert, usually the applications have to be in by the end of February or so of the same year, and then you have something to work for .... Then when you're in your course, it depends on the course. Art degrees do a foundation year, after which you go into the discipline that you are best suited to - and even then the boundaries between these are often blurred, as you can do modules for etching or ceramics while you're doing, say, painting. Basically, with most other courses you go straight into your degree course once you've ascertained that you are suitably qualified. So if you qualify for a science degree, you just go in and do the course for 3 or 4 years (depending on the university, and we do not refer to third-level educational institutions as 'schools' in Ireland) and after this you graduate with a BSc. From then on you can do some kind of post-grad degree if you wish. Nowadays all courses include a basic 'how to use a computer and the Internet section', as this might not have been taught in some secondary schools.
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TERRIBLEY!!! hahaha ah we have primary school from age of 5 to 12, then secondary school from 13 to about 18 then off to college.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Can I live and work in Ireland for 6-12 months with a green card
Can I live and work in Ireland for 6-12 months with a green card?
How does a green card work with Ireland? I doubt I will be able to obtain a work visa so I am wondering if this will be a better option...
Other - Ireland - 7 Answers
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The Green Card actually is nothing more than a work visa for two years which requires sponsoring of an Irish employer who is living to instate you and apply for the two year valid Green Card (fee: รข‚¬1,000). It requires approval by the appropriate Irish authorities, your employer must show that s/he was not able to fill the gap by making use of the Irish or the European Union workforce..
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If you're not an EU national, forget the whole idea. The economy here is not good at the moment, you'd have to apply for a job from your country of origin, and even with job offer in writing from Ireland, there's no guarantee that you'd get the necessary residency/work permit. Irish employers are obliged to employ locals first, then EU nationals if they can't find suitably qualified locals to do the job. Right now there are 40, 50 applicants for any one job. If you have a job where you are, stay there.
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I agree with Orla, there aren't enough jobs for the Irish people, let alone foreigners. The irish should be first priority for job vacancies, Ireland is a country crippled right now, some people are really selfish they don't need an influx of thousands of Americans. Ireland for the Irish. Erin Go Bragh they have been through enough hardship they don't need any more. Leave them in peace, let them be.
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I just answered your other similar question. There is no point you even trying to get work in Ireland, we are in the depths of recession, there are no jobs and no job creation schemes. Around 430,000 people are currently out of work, it's a long queue to join the back of. Businesses are closing, small companies are going bust. Things are desperately bad here. Many young Irish people are emigrating to Canada and Australia to find work. Stay where you are.
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were in recession. green card , visa...you wont get a job.
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Almost all nations I have been to have approximately exactly the same protocols to secure a visa Ensure the forms are completed the right way check this Determine what type of image is necessary they vairy significantly You need to make sure that you present the documents they're demanding, commonly you may need originals Don't lie or send in bogus papers
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Your best bet would be to enroll in a course, and then come over on a student visa. Assuming your course is accredited you will then be able to work up to twenty hours a week. Good luck finding a job over here though. There are currently over 400,000 people out of work in Ireland -- and the economy shows no signs of picking up. I'd postpone moving if I were you, at least for a couple of years.
How does a green card work with Ireland? I doubt I will be able to obtain a work visa so I am wondering if this will be a better option...
Other - Ireland - 7 Answers
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The Green Card actually is nothing more than a work visa for two years which requires sponsoring of an Irish employer who is living to instate you and apply for the two year valid Green Card (fee: รข‚¬1,000). It requires approval by the appropriate Irish authorities, your employer must show that s/he was not able to fill the gap by making use of the Irish or the European Union workforce..
2 :
If you're not an EU national, forget the whole idea. The economy here is not good at the moment, you'd have to apply for a job from your country of origin, and even with job offer in writing from Ireland, there's no guarantee that you'd get the necessary residency/work permit. Irish employers are obliged to employ locals first, then EU nationals if they can't find suitably qualified locals to do the job. Right now there are 40, 50 applicants for any one job. If you have a job where you are, stay there.
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I agree with Orla, there aren't enough jobs for the Irish people, let alone foreigners. The irish should be first priority for job vacancies, Ireland is a country crippled right now, some people are really selfish they don't need an influx of thousands of Americans. Ireland for the Irish. Erin Go Bragh they have been through enough hardship they don't need any more. Leave them in peace, let them be.
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I just answered your other similar question. There is no point you even trying to get work in Ireland, we are in the depths of recession, there are no jobs and no job creation schemes. Around 430,000 people are currently out of work, it's a long queue to join the back of. Businesses are closing, small companies are going bust. Things are desperately bad here. Many young Irish people are emigrating to Canada and Australia to find work. Stay where you are.
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were in recession. green card , visa...you wont get a job.
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Almost all nations I have been to have approximately exactly the same protocols to secure a visa Ensure the forms are completed the right way check this Determine what type of image is necessary they vairy significantly You need to make sure that you present the documents they're demanding, commonly you may need originals Don't lie or send in bogus papers
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Your best bet would be to enroll in a course, and then come over on a student visa. Assuming your course is accredited you will then be able to work up to twenty hours a week. Good luck finding a job over here though. There are currently over 400,000 people out of work in Ireland -- and the economy shows no signs of picking up. I'd postpone moving if I were you, at least for a couple of years.
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