Howto: Automatically import files from folder at app launch!

I've never used iPhoto much, but I am starting to like it. I don't exactly know why, but anyway. A thing I'd like to do (and I don't know if that's possible or not) is have iPhoto automatically import photos from one or more directories (or a directory + subdirectory) when I start the program. I've seen similar questions like mine, and some AppleScripts/FolderActions on how to make iPhoto launch and import files when they are put in a certain folder. But I'd prefer if it didn't automatically start. Sometimes I want to just drop some photos into a folder without wanting to look at/edit them right way, and so these scripts don't suit me. Perhaps what I want, can also be done with AppleScript (I know it's powerful!) but either way, I would appreciate if someone could help me out here or at least answer me if it can be done (in a way that is simple for me!).
Thanks in advance!

temhawk
Go to your Pictures Folder and find the iPhoto Library there. Right (or Control-) Click on the icon and select 'Show Package Contents'. A finder window will open with the Library exposed.
Look there for a Folder called 'Auto Import'. Make an Alias to the Folder (File -> Make Alias)
Drag the alias to the Desktop. *Make no other changes*.
Pop files onto that Alias, they'll be imported next time you launch iPhoto.
This seems to be an option that was being added to v7 and then not finished.
You may also be able to concoct something with Automator or check out Hazel
Regards
TD

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