Warning Permissions Cannot Be Repaired

I just purchased a new Imac with Leopard installed. After downloading the software updates, I ran permission repair and got a warning that stated that certain permissions have been modified but could not be repaired. After consulting with AppleCare I did an archive and install. I then ran repair permissions again and had no problem and no warning. I then downloaded the software updates and ran permission repair again, and again received the warning. Does anyone know what is happening? Or how to fix this? Thank you,
-Bill
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Neil,
I did another download of the update as well as the security update and now have a problem putting the computer to sleep. It takes about 20 seconds for it to be put to sleep whereas before it was instant. Also did not resolve the permission repair warning. Any ideas? Thanks,
-Bill
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