Can't import .jpg's from a CD into iPhoto 8

My friend asked me to help her create a slideshow out of 434 jpeg photos she gave me on a CD. When I try to import them, iPhoto 8 accepts only 88 of them. I get the following error message:
Unreadable Files 210
The following files could not be imported (they may be unrecognized file type or the files may not contain valid data).
They were taken by several different cameras but they are all .jpg files. I can view all of the photos on the CD in Finder. What could be the problem? Any ideas for a fix or workaround? Thanks so much ...
Caroline

Caroline:
Try copying them to a folder on the desktop first and then upload from there. That may do it.
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've written an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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