Empty Applications folder in Home Folder

I've searched the discussions and others have this "problem" (a feature or bug?) An empty folder named "Applications" appears in my home folder. I can delete it, but it gets recreated. I know I could (should?) leave it be, and it does no harm, but it bugs me!
Anyone know what application is creating this empty folder? If Mac OS X is doing it, it's only just started happening for me.
Anthony

Anthony,
I have a similar problem with a Desktop folder being created. I have made a post here:
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=5270717#5270717
and there is a similar post here:
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=5270541#5270541

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