I need to reformate to clean up my machine what do i need to transfer?

I'm going to set up my Mac with a fresh format, but i cant use transfer wizard, because, i need to axe my toast install, and final cut extras. i got rid of them. I tried grabbing apps from my app folder but it didn't copy my addresses. any pointers?
my calander, mail, news fire don't want to lose my settings

See my backup FAQ*:
http://www.macmaps.com/backup.html
Once you have two backups that are tested and working, and at least one is separated. Then you can format your hard drive. If you are considering selling your machine, see my FAQ here:
http://www.macmaps.com/selling.html
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1. Make redundant backups, keeping at least one off site at all times. One backup is not enough. Don’t back up your backups; make them independent of each other. Don’t rely completely on any single backup method, such as Time Machine. If you get an indication that a backup has failed, don't ignore it.
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Best iPod to PC
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I need to transfer my itunes librairy from a pc to my new mac. How to do?

Timothy Westman-Barth wrote:
"(Note that you’ll lose any playlists, play counts, and the like associated with those files, however.)"
you're not reading correctly. try again:
However, if you’ve already added music, you won’t be able to merge the libraries; in the iTunes Media folder, found in the iTunes folder, move the Music folder to your desktop and add those files into iTunes after you’ve completed this process. (Note that you’ll lose any playlists, play counts, and the like associated with those files, however.)
the important passage is
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