IPod Suddenly Refuses to Update iCal

This happened suddenly. Usually, any iCal appointments I put in on the Mac gets moved over to my iPod Touch during a sync. I got used to this. Suddenly, this no longer happens and the entire Touch calendar is completely empty.
So, I updated iTunes to the latest version. Checked that all the boxes were appropriately checked. Nothing. I then updated the Touch to 4.3 about an hour ago. This made absolutely no difference either.
So, I have a blank iCal calendar on my Touch. Any ideas how to get the downloads happening again? I really don't want to be forced to switch to something like Google for this, I like iCal!
Thanks y'all.

http://support.apple.com/manuals/#ipodtouch
It explains how to Restart, Reset, Restore........
Try doing the things below in order.
1. *Restart iPod touch:* Press and hold the On/Off Sleep/Wake button until the red slider appears. Slide your finger across the slider to turn off iPod touch. To turn iPod touch back on, press and hold the On/Off Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.
If you can’t turn off iPod touch or if the problem continues, you may need to reset iPod touch. A reset should be done only if turning iPod touch off and on doesn’t resolve the problem.
2. *Reset iPod touch:* Press and hold both the On/Off Sleep/Wake button and the Home button for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
For more troubleshooting suggestions, see Appendix B, “Support and Other Information,” on page 214.
I would try both of the above first before and then try Syncing to your computer proceeding further.

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Hi,
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