IPhoto 09: Won't open photos from thumbnails/won't DL photos from camera

I had a system wipe last night on my MacBook Pro. Apple reinstalled the OS 10.6.3. I transferred my back up from Time Capsule last night. Seemed to go without a hitch. This morning, I opened iPhoto and can see all of my events, but when I click on one, I can't see any of the photos in the editor or in the preview window. Only thumbnails.
Not only that, I can't upload photos from my Nikon Coolpix nor can I upload jpgs from my desktop (used to be able to easily). I get an "unreadable file" message. iPhoto is still preparing faces (15 minutes left). Is that why?
What shall I do?

I, too, couldn't upload photos directly to iPhotos, even though it opened when I connected my Nikon Coolpix. I had to transfer them from Image Capture. But, either after an upgrade and/or using a different USB port, the camera icon again appears on iPhone and I am back to uploading directly to iPhoto. You might try a different USB port. BTW I didn't have the problem before Snow Leopard but it now seems to be resolved at least for me.

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What version of iPhoto? Assuming 09 or later...
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 Repair Database. If that doesn't help, then try again, this time using Rebuild Database.
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Photos application for Mac Instructions that might help!
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if you have not opened the New Photos application yet to have it transfer your photos from iPhoto let it Transfer the Pictures.
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