Pete Carroll's first game as Seattle's head coach was a resounding success, as the Seahawks blew out the 49ers. San Francisco's biggest question going into this season was Alex Smith, and his performance in this game was lackluster. The 49ers are going to have to play much better if they want to compete for the NFC West title..Jessica Butler, Laura Daire and Treacy both made important interventions in their own half, but Alanna Naughton saw her attempt at a third Ballina goal come off the post. Things were a little nervy for the westerners during injury time, but the final whistle prompted a rousing rendition of 'Ol ol ol ol'. Diane Fay from FAI Schools presented the cup to an ecstatic Marie Hegarty..

This is a rare sentiment, but thank goodness for Congress. Were it not for reports issued in 2011 by theFinancial Crisis Inquiry Commission(an expert panel created by federal statute) and theSenate Subcommittee on Investigations, we have precious little publicrecord testimony