Around the Web: United and Continental Prepare for Take-Off

United and Continental launched a website to explain their union. (As we prepare to bid adieu to Continental, post-merger approval, enjoy some classic TV ads above.)

Apple's iPad reaches 1 million sales faster than iPhone; Apple is also on the hunt for startups.

Avis may try to top Hertz's bid for Dollar Thrifty.

BP described by Reuters as "under seige" today as company deals with oil spill clean up.

Ford, GM, Chrysler and Toyota reported April sales figures.

GM is preparing new spots to promote Chevy.

American Express introduced PASS, its first prepaid credit card.

Wal-mart will pay $27.6 million in settlement over toxic waste case.

IBM acquired a cloud computing startup.

Google is investing $39 million in wind farms.

Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue have formed an alliance.

Commerzbank sues over use of Kleinwort name.

Ford Mustang campaign will promote muscle, mileage.

Goldman Sachs sold its stake in Canwest to Shaw Communications.

Good Humor plans its 90th anniversary, while Hallmark is turning 100 this year.

Gucci is partnering with UNICEF, donating bag proceeds to schools in Africa.

MassMutual rolls out new TV spots.

Sears is looking to bring sample sales to the mall.

Consumer spending advances sharply; incomes don't.