Safari Bookmarks suddenly all missing, help!?

Using Safari with my ipad, with the current software. All of my bookmarks have disappeared! The only sub folder listed is favorites which is empty!
I have researched this problem and have yet to find a solution! Heres what Ive tried:
1. Closing all applications
2. Erasing cookies and data
3. Erasing history
4. Restarting device
5. Powering device off for extended period and powering back on
6. Turning icloud off/on (wasnt using this feature anyway)
7. Adjusting safari options
I have read about the files changing extensions and some have had success with switching the extension back, but I dont see where I can even access these potential files if they still exist on my ipad.
please! Your help is needed!

I wonder if this has anything to do with being on the .Mac website yesterday and syncing my data?
A very strong possibility. Have a look in your Finder: Your User Account>Library>Safari folder. Right or control key/click on Bookmarks.plist>Get Info. The "modified date" will tell you the last time the file was changed.
To which source did you synch your bookmarks? There may be a copy of the bookmark in your iDisk folder on your desktop. If so, drag that copy to the above location, replacing the existing version, then restart Safari.
Instances such as these make Time Machine or an external backup, or even duplicate copy of the Bookmarks invaluable. Do you have an external or duplicate copy anywhere? At any time, did you export your Safari bookmarks over to another browser such as Firefox?

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