Splitting events after batch date change causes event to disappear

Hi all,
The basic (repeatable) scenario is this:
o I scan in a bunch of old pictures I want to keep in iPhoto (lets say 10)
o I import them into iphoto (no problems with import) 1 event with 10 pictures is created.
o I then take a specific set of 4 photos and split them out of the main event into a new event (everything still ok) - 2 events, 4 and 6 events respectively.
o I open the new event and do a batch date change on the 4 pictures, changing the date to the correct date of the picture
o I exit the event expecting it to move up in the list of events (I sort by date). It's gone! iPhoto lists the 1 new event and its 6 photos
o I change my sort (by time, by name, etc) and still not there.
o I find my library in finder, open the package, and the files are still there.
o I go back to iPhoto and click on "Photos". Walla! 10 pictures!
o I undo the data change and they show up again in events - 2 new events, 10 total pictures.
I've already done all the obvious checks (are you sorting by date, look up by even name, search by file name through all events etc.) I've talked with a product specialist and they said the standard "rebuild the library" which did not resolve the issue.
I can repeat this until the cows come home in the existing library. I've created a brand new library and it does not repeat, do there is something in my library not right. But I don't buy the standard "redo your library from scratch" (36K pictures, 50 faces and hundreds of places). Just like with faces, you can discard the db files, there must be something besides "rebuild automatically and if that doesn't work sorry start over". Was iPhoto coded in Redmond?
Has anyone had anything similar to this? I looked through the forums and couldn't see anything. If I have to rebuild this, I am done with iPhoto after having to rebuild due to faces too many times, and my question changes to what are folks recommendations for a more stable photo management software suite?
Thanks!
HOTG

If the problem doesn't repeat in another Library then obviously the issue is with that library.
As you've tried the basic rebuild: 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.
The obvious solution is to restore a good version from your back up and, er, Walla! as you say yourself.
Next least destructive option: 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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