New event in iCal posts before completing event name

I am about to implode...While I am entering the title of a new event, iCal will either delete midstream (while typing), or automatically bring up the edit screen while typing. This began after an upgrade was installed. Also, when trying to move the event, iCal automatically moves the even back to the original time. HELP...before I throw my MacBook out the window!!!!

1. Click on an event.
2. A bar with a dot on then let side, the name of the evet, and a hardly visible small edit button on the right side will appear.
3. Click the edit button: the edit window will open.
4. Scroll down to the large red Delete Event button.
5. Click the Delete button.
New iPad, latest IOS. I do not see the Trash icon mentioned in the other post. Maybe an earlier IOS.

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1. Click on an event.
2. A bar with a dot on then let side, the name of the evet, and a hardly visible small edit button on the right side will appear.
3. Click the edit button: the edit window will open.
4. Scroll down to the large red Delete Event button.
5. Click the Delete button.
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1.) Create a new user account on the Mac: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.6/en/8235.html
2.) Go to Apple > Log Out
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1.) Backup your Mac: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1553
2.) Reinstall your OS: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.6/en/8177.html
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Troubleshooting:
1.) Backup all your data:
Backup your computer Addressbook: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=AddressBook/4.0/en/ad961.html
Backup your computer iCal: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2966
Backup your calendars on MobileMe.
Follow http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4226
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2.) Reset the computer's sync services and then restart the computer: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1627
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set theEvent to make new event at end of events of theCalendarNumber...
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