Thanks...
I can't say I am a master quite yet, but the last time I started the process by jacking up the car, I was letting down the jack for a test drive less than 1/2 hour later.
While holdng the bad (driver's side) hub/bearing set in my hands and spinning it, there was a noticeable difference in the tension, smoothness, and sound it made in comparison to the new one, and the old one that was still good on the other side. I could tell it was shot from there.
I'll definitely be checking around here before making any more repairs to my rides.