Aperture 3.3 library and keywords in iPhoto

I have updated libraies to 3.3. When I open the library in iPhoto very few if any keywords are showing up.
System Mac Book Pro with 10.7.4. I did a rebuild of the Aperture library but this di not help.
It does not seem like this is expected behavior.
Suggestions?
THanke

Same here:
Do you also have hierarchical keyword lists? I see only a few of my Aperture keywords in iPhoto, and "Manage my keywords" only shows the top level keywords.
Funnily, all the smart albums based on Aperture keywords are there and contain the correct images.
To be able to use the same keywords in iPhoto and Aperture you seem to be restricted to the top level keywords in the hierarchical keywords list right now.
Write feedback to Apple and request this to be changed.
Some of the restrictions when opening the Aperture Library in iPhoto are explained here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5260
Regards
Léonie

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