Fred is frustrated with his e-mail provider because he didn't receive any e-mails today, due to a service outage.
Biennial means..
Taking place every other year.
The answer is the line "Who, not by strength subdued me, but by wine."
In the excerpt, "wine" means the idea of conversation, wit and charm. Odysseus beat him by talking and having conversation with him but in the end he tricked him.
She should get an overall idea of what she's planning for the day - but of course, don't have it set in stone because of all the unexpected tasks. Karen should leave space in between each thing on her schedule just so she can better prepare.
OR another thing she can do is plan hour by hour just so she doesn't have to keep rearranging her schedule! (:
I hope all is well, and you pass! good luck, rockstar! (:
