Dashboard widgets freezing (Lion)

Whenever I login and go to my Dashboard, my widgets start updating yet freeze within five seconds. This happens every time no matter how many times I log out and back in.
Is there any way to fix this?
Thank you.
Widgets I'm running: TV Forecast, Videotron Internet Usage, Translator, and Weather.

Haha, I don't blame you. Here's a screenshot of the emails between the dev and myself if it makes you feel better
As for it being on the dev's website, I doubt it is unless he released the update already. I think the best bet would be to email him directly. His email can be found here: http://bigbucketsoftware.com/contact/

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