Corrupt font in system?

Hi Forum Has any seen this before and if so do you have a solution. I have been trying to track it down for weeks. Its happens only in specific softwares but with no pattern. I have used font book to turn on and off fonts but still no cigar. I am also having an issue finding how to access system fonts.
I have uploaded some images of the problem http://www.me.com/gallery/#100035
Any help greatly apprieciated.
regards
Ken Kelly

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