Free Software

• Inkscape - This application allows you to create SVG (vector) graphics. You can export them to EMF and use them in Office applications. It is like a " Adobe Illustrator, but free.
• Paint .NET - Tired of the incredibly primitive features of MS Paint? This paint program contains filters and makes it easy to create PNGs with transparency.

Fun Links

• xkcd - Nerdy cartoons
• Annoying Orange - just about the weirdest thing you will ever see
• icanhascheezburger.com - LOL cats!
• AskANinja.com - You got ninja questions? He has ninja answers