Safari websites: Jumbled numbers instead of text

I am having trouble viewing fonts on certain websites. They come out as a series of number all jumbled and overlapping with sub and superscripts.
I tried going to view and setting it on either of the Western settings, but that didn't work.
I also read that long article about making sure you have certain fonts
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=607630&#607630
but it looks like things are in place...I have all of the system fonts they require.
Maybe I should read it again and try not to fall asleep this time, but I am hoping it is something simple someone might know about. Not to mention, I don't want to reinstall anything...
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
NB
p.s. I recently did delete a couple of corrupt fonts that appeared shortly after I installed a bunch of new fonts on my computer.

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When I use Explorere or Netscape, I don't have this issue. Should I just re-install Safari and Mail?
Finally, I don't have Helvetica Fractions and the problems really started after a client sent me a bad font. This font has been removed and re-installed, I use Suitcase, but still have the problem.

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