> What about this solution (using a preference and the code 
> from: PopUpMenu>>startUpCenteredWithCaption:)
> 

That's great, thanks.  Anybody know why the default is the way 
it is?  It's probably to make the user really look at the choice.
Is this the way a "modern" UI should work?  I wonder if it's worth it to put the cursor over the anticipated choice to make those lazy
users happy.