Safari 5.1.1 and blank extension tab fix?

I realize there are numerous threads discussing this particular topic, but not being able to control my extensions has become really frustrating.  I've tried numerous things (clearing cache, deleting .plist files, etc.) but nothing has solved the issue.  I was just wondering if there has been any noted method of actually resolving the issue.  Also, I'm running on Snow Leapord 10.6.8. 

Delete the following items:
/Library/Application Support/SIMBL
/Library/LaunchAgents/net.culater.SIMBL.Agent.plist
/Library/ScriptingAdditions/SIMBL.osax
Log out and log back in.

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