Cannot access my iPhoto Library

Cannot access my iPhoto Library. I have tried rebuilding the library and even moved my library back to my local hdd (as it was on an external hdd), but I still cannot access my iPhoto library. I can create a new library so I believe the software is ok.
Repair the iPhoto Library (check); Recover orphaned photos in the iPhoto Library folder (check); Examine and repair iPhoto Library file permissions (check).
I have tried each box in Rebuilding Photo Library, even Rebuild the iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup as I do have a backup system.
Two events took place that may have caused the issue: 1) My external drive was repaired due to some error(s) found on the drive 2) I changed the Computer Name.
Below is a screen shot of what happens in opening up iPhoto. After the initial indication that it is rebuilding something, it goes to this continous circular rotation. But again no access to the library.
Conclusion: I have my iPhoto library on two disks (local and an external HDD), but cannot access either one.

Called Apple and was awarded a "one-time only" support for my issue for which i was excited to save $49. The culprit was the "DataModelVersion.plist" For some reason it was blank. Copied the same file from the new library I had created and then choose "Rebuild the iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup" and it began doing its thing of rebuilding. The only loss was having to re-organize 1200 photos from an event called "Recovered Project" which contained photos from my latest additions and renames.
Thanks for the suggestion Terrence on the iPhoto Library Manager...I had seen that you had recommended that in times past. For now, I'm glad the solution only "cost" a few hours on a free tech support with Senior Advisor.

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