Downloaded Applications Disappear on iPod

Hi, I recently bought an iPod touch and a Mac. Apparently either I don't completely understand how it works or there is a problem with my device. Every time I connect my iPod to my iTunes and sync everything (i have enabled syncing everything from music to applications). The applications disappear from the iPod although I can still see them in the "Applications" pane of my iTunes.
Afterwards I go back to the AppStore and re-install the application. When I do it I get a message "You have already purchased this item to download it again press ok".
The part which is annoying is that I don't want to re-download every-time the applications.
Anyone has any idea why this happens and how to prevent it? On a similar note how can I install an application directly from iTunes to iPod touch, of course if it is possible? Any help would be appreciated.

Make sure you have your applications set to sync as well in iTunes. Click on your device and then click on the tab marked Applications. Set iTunes to sync your apps - or it will remove them the next time you sync.

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