Installing update 3.5.3 - iPhoto Library Manager

I have been reading posts detailing all of the problems associated with upgrading to Snow Leopard and checking to see that I have everything in place in case I run into trouble.
I am trying to install the latest version of iPhoto Library Manager.
I first tried installing directly from the software update; this failed and produced this message: +The update is improperly signed.+
As instructed in the update notice, I then clicked on the website given and tried to manually download and install the updated version.
The download shows in the downloads folder in the dock along with the information that it is in users/name/pictures/iPhoto Library but I don't see it there.
How do I get and install the latest version of iPLM?

For specific help with iPhoto Library Manager it's best to consult the makers of the application.
The download shows in the downloads folder in the dock along with the information that it is in users/name/pictures/iPhoto Library
There is no way that any download should go into the iPhoto Package File. Check your settigs on whatever app you used to download.
Regards
TD

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