BEST WAY to "Restore" desired apps/files after HD upgrade...

I just replaced the 120GB HD on my MBP with a 500GB. I have both a complete SuperDuper back up and Time Machine/Time Capsule back up. I'd rather not restore the 'junk' that may have affected the performance previously.
Anyone have any suggestions about the BEST WAY to get the apps and settings I desire; specifically: Entourage mail folders and contents
iTunes music
Safari bookmarks
iPhotos
etc....
Any full proof ways to accomplish each of these?
Much thanks in advance.

The best time to clean up the "junk" would have been before cloning. Now what you'll need to do is clone everything from the SuperDuper backup onto the new drive, then sort out whatever problems you may have brought forward. And finally, reclone the drive to the backup drive so you'll have a "clean" clone.

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