Can't find file in spotlight, but it is there

there is a a .rtf file that is in a folder in documents, i can see it in the finder window, but when i go to search for it, to get to the file faster, the only file that pops up with the same name is an exel. i am also looking for a file that has almost the same name, but i can't find it at all. i need help.

Well, for starters, 11GB freespace is awfully thin for your internal HD. If your system (internal) HD is more than about 80-85% full, you should expect system errors. While it could be something else, and even if it is, you need to clean out your internal HD to free up some space. If your internal HD is 100GB you shouldn't let it fill up to more than 80GB, esp. on 10.2.x
Second, take the Belkin FW hub out of the picture and connect your Lacie drive directly to your PB. If it works in that configuration, then the hub is the problem. Frankly, I'm surprised it's been working for you in that config at all, but stranger things have happened.
Also, just to make sure, have you checked the actual Capture Scratch settings in FCE since this happened?

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