Mail.app sorting preference doesn't persist

I've been using Mail.app for years. I'm currently using the most recent version 4.5 on Mac OS X 10.6.7. At some point recently (perhaps with the 10.6.7 update), my sorting preference no longer persists between selecting Smart Folders.
For example, I like having a Smart Folder for email sent to me by my boss. I like the sorting preference to be arranged by date. But periodically, when I return to this Smart Folder, it's sorted by Subject instead. I change the setting back, but at some point in the future, either after Mail.app has been restarted, or perhaps some time later, it reverts back. I do not synchronize any Mail.app settings via MobileMe.
It's maddening. Anyone with a suggested solution?

Well, is there a way to redirect unwanted mail back to the sender ? Or, a way to have unwanted mail go directly to rash?

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