Serious problems with ipod and itunes

i have an 80g ipod and have used it just fine up until last night. i downloaded 4 songs from itunes and went to sync my ipod and it would do nothing. i have tried all the troubleshooting ideas that are on the website. i have uninstalled the new version of itunes and tried to install an older version which worked just fine to no avail.
i have read on several threads that the newest version of itunes is bugged or not working correctly......any new info on that?
the other problem i'm having is with my ipod......it has the "do not disconnect" sign on it and i can't even turn it off......i've tried resetting it, but that doesn't work. i also have the ipod radio where i can play my ipod through it and it won't work with that.
i am SOOOOOOO frustrated. someone please shed some light on this.
baby doll

that is what i now have downloaded. i reinstalled it hoping that it would miraculously work, but it doesn't. my main concern right now is my actual ipod. i can't even get it to turn off which means i can't use it. any help on that?

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