Audio CD doesn't show up in Finder, desktop or iTunes

Before I upgraded to Snow Leopard, I had no problems playing my audio CDs and importing them to iTunes. After I upgraded, 1 out of 5 times an audio CD won't be recognized by the OS and thus doesn't show up on the Finder, Desktop (as an icon), or in iTunes.
As a result, I can't eject the disc and I have to reboot the system to get it out (terminal way doesn't work). Any suggestions on why this is and if this is a bug?
I do not want to reboot my system each time the OS doesn't recognize an audio CD.

HI,
Try repairing disk permissions.
Quit any open applications/programs. Launch Disk Utility. (Applications/Utilities) Select MacintoshHD in the panel on the left, select the FirstAid tab. Click: Repair Disk Permissions. When it's finished from the Menu Bar, Quit Disk Utility and restart your Mac. If you see a long list of "messages" in the permissions window, it's ok. That can be ignored. As long as you see, "Permissions Repair Complete" when it's finished... you're done. Quit Disk Utility and restart your Mac.
Also, open System Preferences/CD&DVD's.
Where you see: When you insert a blank CD click the pop up menu and select: Ask What To Do.
Carolyn

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