How set iCal automatic pic download

I want to set an 'event' that will go to a website and download a photo on that page.
It's the NASA site and has a space 'photo of the day,' (at: http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html )
I DID THIS, a while back but in trying to set it up again, no luck.
In checking Help it says to drag files to the event window and it should be attached
QUOTE FROM HELP: "
Open iCal
Drag the file you want over the open event editor.You can also click Add File next to “attachments,” navigate to the file you want, and then click Open. The file appears in the “attachments” field.
But there is no field called "attachments."
?? (That's one question).
THE FILE I HAVE TO DO THIS: Is an Automator file. It works (and also puts the downloaded photo into iPhoto). But somehow, I was previously able to put this into iCal.  But can't remember or can't do it now...
THE AUTOMATOR FILE     (for what it's worth)
Maybe I'd have to 'attach' an AppleScript? instead? -- But still, how would I do that?
Thanks for any suggestions. I'm into collecting some NASA pics again.

Try http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=1261 and search http://lists.apple.com/archives/automator-users

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