Some apps won't start

Hi there,
Even though the iPod touch works fine, every once in a while some apps simply do not want to start up. While videos and musik work fine, and apps like Safari and Mail start up all the time, apps like Google Earth, MotionX Dice, Warfare etc do not open. Well, to be more specific, they open, but while loading they close again without warning, showing the home display.
I've tried everything like new synching, sleep, restart etc., but nothing seems to help.
Does anybody have an idea why I cann't use some apps all the time? The problem occures only once in while, like once a week or so.
Thanks a lot for your help.
Deacon

It seems that only 3rd party apps are not loading. All Apple-programms like Mail, YouTube, Safari etc work perfectly, but I simply do not get another app started.
Any ideas anyone?
Thanks,
Deacon

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