Happy Friday, everyone! Here are some stories to help make quitting time come a little quicker …

--Scrambling for mom but still trying to think outside the vase? Check out this list of the coolest tech gadgets for Mother’s Day.

--Facebook postings aren’t private. Shocker. But, apparently it’s gone a little far, and a glitch yesterday in the social network exposed pending friend requests and chat info to non-friends. Ouch.

--There have been 1M iPads sold, despite a name that makes me throw up in my mouth a little. If you have one, which you most likely do, check out these must-have games.

--On a similar note: CNet seems to think the iPad is killing the netbook. I disagree – the netbook, however clunky it is now compared to the touchpad, it still has a keyboard and, at the very least, a method to hold itself upright on its own.

--‘Apple’s decision to ban Flash and make developers use Apple tools may be an antitrust violation, according to federal authorities.’ Oh really? You don’t say.

--The new Worl’d Fair looks awesome – well, except for the creepy 2-story baby. Here are some pics …

--I don’t know about you, but my commute is getting worse every week. Either that, or I keep getting up later and using traffic as an excuse … No, I’m just kidding, those damn jams are becoming a real problem, and here’s a solution.

--Fellow anthropology/genetics enthusiasts, hollah! The Neanderthal genome is rewriting how we view human evolution, says MIT.

--Google is redesigning parts of its site. Looks like Bing is having an effect on the G-man after all.

--Warning: If you use Yahoo Messenger, there is a worm propagating through the IM tool, so watch out.

Have an awesome weekend, everyone! My baby boy turns 2, and I can expect lots of hugs on Mother’s Day! Oh, and just in case you’re thinking a social-network shout-out to mom is appropriate – IT’S NOT.