white glowing screen and I cannot turn off and or reset. Just glows white

try restoring it with itunes

if itunes does not recognize it

but ur ipod in recovery mode then connect to itunes

http://www.ehow.com/how_5508348_force-ipod-touch-recovery-mode.html

Try the remaining actions of:

- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on

- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode

How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings

- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.

- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.

Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar