Menu bar icons are gone

Since the security update my menu bar icons have dissappeared. I have tried repairing and verifying disc permissions. I have looked for a preference file but have not been ale to find one. Fast user switching, Time and date, Aiport status, Spotlight, have all dissapeared, However, Salling Clicker still shows up.
Please help,
ben

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