Timestamp disappears from Desktop on random

I run a OS X Mavericks 10.9.3. The Timestamp on the Top right Menu bar of my Desktop disappears randomly. I have verified all Date and Time preferences and all have been enabled. It appears and disapppears at will. I have attached the screenshot below for reference.
Please let me know if you have any solution.

akraja21 wrote:
Users Library location and not in the Root Library.
Since it works randomly , i am not sure on how to siumlate the steps. I will wait for a week and post the results.
Good computing
Yes ~/ is the shortcut for user, if you copy and paste the path as follows:
~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.systemuiserver.plist
report back your success or failure

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