Write Comments to EXIF?

I'm using iPhoto 6.0.6. Is there a way to write my photo comments to the EXIF data in the image itself? Maybe even some kind of external tool that will scan my iPhoto library and write the comments to the files' EXIF?
Also, does anyone know of a tool that can quickly and easily plot a spot on a map (such as Google Earth) and write the location info to selected photos in iPhoto? Quick ease of use is a plus, since I'm looking to retro-actively geotag well over 13,000 photos.
Any advice would be much appreciated, thanks!

HoudahGeo - 1.4.1 has Manual geocoding using Google Earth & Google Maps. There are some other GPS apps at VersionTracker.com that might meet your needs.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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