<![CDATA[There they were: the fire victims up on stage, speaking passionately about how they'd lost their homes, businesses, schools, and livelihoods, and how they were grateful to be getting direct help from FireAid donations. Former Microsoft exec and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer vowed to match the FireAid donations from the extravaganzas held at the two huge nearby venues. It was the biggest of love-fests. ]]>