Can't delete smart folder

Simple question: How do I get rid of a smart folder? I created one which I no longer need but it keeps coming back to the finder every time I trash it. I move it to the trash, empty the trash, and when I re-open the finder, there it is again.

Solving Trash Problems
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/trash.html
How To Fix Stubborn Trash and Why it Won't Delete
http://www.osxfaq.com/Tutorials/LearningCenter/HowTo/Trash/index.ws
 Cheers, Tom

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