Most Apple applications not starting up

I've been having issues with system software recently. When I try to start iCal, Safari, Software Update, even the Calculator, the software's icon starts bouncing but never starts up. This is really starting to bug me since I can't update my software or run Disk Utility to check if the problem is with my hard drive. I've tried starting up in Safe Mode and checking with fsck, but it find s no problems.
Does somebody know what's happening here?

I've been having similar situations just since Monday Apr 24th. With mine the application will start up (seemingly) but then before I can do anything I will get the spinning beachball icon that never stops. I can force quit (it does not say in that dialog box that the application is "not responding"). I don't know how many apps this applies to, but far too many. This happens invariably with Camino, Calculator, many things in System Preferences, and Disk Utility. It does NOT happen with Photoshop CS2 or fortunately with Startup Disk. I thought that I might make a new user account and delete the one this is happening with and maybe that would clear it up. But, right now, I only have the one account and because I can't get into the Users program, I can't make changes. I was able to use the Install CD and startup from it and repaired permissions but that had no effect once I restarted from my HD. Since I am unable to use some important tools, do you have any suggestions for me. (oh, also, I tried to install Applejack but the installer also wouldn't run.)
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