YQL Execute gives developers increased control over how data is fetched into YQL and then presented back to the user, while YSlow lets developers create high-performance Web sites.

YQL (Yahoo Query Language), launched in October 2008, is gaining an “execute” feature that will give developers more control over how their applications get and display Web data.

Shoes for Kids YQL is launching its fifth annual shoe drive, partnering up with local law enforcement to collect 300 pairs of shoes and $20,000 in donations.