Bidirectional bookmark sync not working...

I have an 8GB iPod touch (firmware v1.1.3 with the new apps) and can't seem to get the bidirectional bookmark sync to work. I have a 20" Intel iMac (early 2006) running 10.5.1 with the latest software updates.
I have some bookmarks that I've added to Safari on the iPod that don't show up on the Mac after a sync and a few that I've added to Safari on the Mac that don't show up on the iPod after a sync.
I've tried everything (reset sync history in iSync, stop syncing bookmarks via the checkbox in iTunes and then syncing again, etc.) short of a restore on the iPod. I want to know if there is anything else I can try before I restore the iPod because I don't want to loose the bookmarks that I've added to the iPod.
Anybody have any ideas/suggestions? Is there a way to backup the bookmarks on the iPod so that I can then re-import them into Safari on the Mac after a reset if I have to?
TIA

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Export/backup all of your Safari/Internet Explorer bookmarks (depending on where you're syncing them from) and keep them is a safe place. This is your master bookmarks list. Then delete all bookmarks/folders from your browser. Now sync your bookmarks with the touch with the following iTunes settings:
Under your touch's 'Info' tab, select the checkbox 'Sync bookmarks with Internet Explorer/Safari'.
After syncing, your touch's bookmarks (and only those from your touch) will be synced to your browser. Now export/backup these bookmarks...these are your touch's bookmarks. Now you have a both a backup of your master bookmarks and your touch's bookmarks. When you want to sync/restore your touch's bookmarks back to the touch, delete all your PC browser's bookmarks and import the touch bookmarks:
Under iTunes/your touch/'Info'/Web browser & Advanaced, select the checkboxes 'sync bookmarks with IE/Safari' and 'Replace information on this iPod: Bookmarks' and sync again.
This will transfer your touch's bookmarks back to the touch. Now delete all bookmarks again from IE/Safari and re-import your master bookmarks. Note that after importing them back in, they will likely be in alphabetical order rather than the date added order.
Also note that (at least in Windows) your browser needs to be open for bookmark syncing to take place.

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