How to quickly/safely remove files before giving Mac away?

Hi,
I'm giving me my Mac away, I'm wondering what is the fastest/easiest way to remove all my personal files (mail, iTunes, videos, documents, iPhoto)?
Is the best way, to create a new admin account, and delete the old admin account? Will it securely remove all files?
Thanks.

Thanks
I had also purchased iWork '08 and wanted to delete it, securely! How do I do that? Just move the iWork folder from Applications into trash and do a secure empty trash? Will that remove my serial number safely?

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