Why can't I sync ipod to second authorized computer?

I've authorized two computers for my ipod, and the other day, I purchased some things on my second computer instead of on my normal computer. I'm atempting to transfer the newly purchased stuff over to my ipod, but it won't allow me to do it without erasing the stuff that I have on my ipod. There are a few things on the ipod that aren't on the second computer. So, is there a way to sync the second computer without erasing the ipod's contents?

A device can only sync to one computer. The authorization of the computers is so that you can carry purchased content to the computers..

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