Error message--inconsistencies in the iPhoto Library

Every time I open iPhoto '11 (ver. 9.3.2), I get this message that pops up:
I click on Repair every time and the next window says Repairing Library Database, after which there is a new, EMPTY event named Recovered Photos which gets created every time I re-open iPhoto.  I found this same error in an Aperture thread.  Any ideas on what's going on?

Option 1
Back Up and try rebuild the library: hold down the command and option (or alt) keys while launching iPhoto. Use the resulting dialogue to rebuild. Choose to Rebuild iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup.
If that fails:
Option 2
Download iPhoto Library Manager and use its rebuild function. This will create a new library based on data in the albumdata.xml file. Not everything will be brought over - no slideshows, books or calendars, for instance - but it should get all your albums and keywords back.
Because this process creates an entirely new library and leaves your old one untouched, it is non-destructive, and if you're not happy with the results you can simply return to your old one. .
Regards
TD

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