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Easter Newsletter
It is Easter time and we are sure you’re all looking forward to the long weekend break.
It’s an excuse to put your feet up, spend quality time with the family and of course (over) indulge in chocolate! You don’t need to wait for the Easter Bunny to deliver his goodies, we’ve cooked up a few delicious treats of our own for customers, with our great broadband offer. This month you can also read up on the National Broadband Network, our pick of the latest apps and make a date with some Aussie music legends.
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EGG-cellent Broadband offer
As our special Easter treat to you, ONEseniors will be launching a special offer on broadband set up fees next week. If you sign up for an ONEseniors ADSL broadband plan which gives you the fastest Internet connection available in your area through your phone line, we will give you back the $90 set up fee. This offer is for the month of April only.
You can get this great plan for just $29.95 with your choice of Home Phone plan.
More will be revealed next week so be sure to check your inbox or hop along to the website www.oneseniors.com.au/internet-broadband.html
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We are hatching plans for the NBN
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There has been a lot of talk in the media of late about the NBN or National Broadband Network, but what exactly is it? We’ve put together a handy information guide to understanding the NBN.
What is the NBN or National Broadband Network?
The NBN is an initiative by the Federal Government to roll out a new high-speed national broadband network over a period of 10 years. The network will be built by NBN Co, a wholesale-only company established by The Australian Government to design, build and manage the new network.
The NBN will eventually replace the main copper telecommunications infrastructure currently managed by Telstra, with Fibre Optic and other technologies, bringing Australia’s telecommunications system into the 21st century.
What does the NBN mean for me?
The NBN will mean a faster connection and will require new equipment in your home.
NBN Co will provide communication packs if and when your local community is due to be connected, however you will not be obliged to connect to the network immediately.
Will my ADSL modem work on the NBN?
ADSL runs on copper wires, whereas the NBN runs over Fibre Optic, so it is most likely that your ADSL modem will not be usable on the NBN (unless it has Ethernet WAN capabilities which is uncommon in most modems).
ONEseniors will supply the necessary NBN-compatible routers and equipment when services are available.
Will I buy my phone and Internet services from the NBN?
No, the NBN is a wholesale-only network, providers such as ONEseniors will deliver services to customers using the NBN; you won't be able to go directly to NBN and they will not supply your home phone service.
One of the reasons the Australian Government established the NBN as a new wholesale telecommunications company instead of appointing existing companies, was to address the monopoly position of Telstra, who operate as a wholesale carrier to other suppliers, and competes against those suppliers with its own retail businesses.
Effectively, this means more choice for the consumer and less power to Telstra.
For more information about the National Broadband Network, visit our online fact sheet at: www.oneseniors.com.au/sitedocs/NBN_FAQs.pdf
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‘Appy Easter everyone!
Celebrate Easter Sunday with these fun little apps in the spirit of the season. Visit the App Store on your iPhone or iPad for more information.
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Martha Stewart Egg Dying 101 $0.99
www.marthastewart.com/msl-easter-surprise
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Find great ideas by the dozen in this brand-new app with signature Martha Stewart style, offering a comprehensive guide to decorating the perfect Easter Egg.
With a swipe of your finger, browse a gallery of 101 extraordinary eggs. Tap on each to reveal how to make one at home, complete with step-by-step photos or video. A fun way to celebrate Easter with the family.
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An Easter Quizzle $Free
Do you love chocolate bunnies and Easter egg hunts, or do you want to learn more about the Easter holiday? If so, you’ll want to download this free iPhone app. With more than 150 que
stions, it is guaranteed to teach you something about the Easter season and keep friends and family busy while you’re hiding the eggs! Click here to download it.
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Have the time of your life
Four music legends, four decades of hits, one unforgettable experience!
In a world first, the Apia Time of My Life Tour will bring together music legends Daryl Braithwaite, Joe Camilleri, James Reyne and Ross Wilson to perform together for a national Australian tour, beginning on April 24, 2013.
With countless chart hits between them, including The Horses, One Summer, Taxi Mary, Chained To The Wheel, The Boys Light Up, Hammerhead, Come Said The Boy and Bed Of Nails, the foursome will tour to Warragul, Melbourne, Geelong, Hobart, Launceston, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, Tweed Heads, Brisbane, Sydney and Newcastle. They will each take the stage to perform a selection of their most memorable singles, before joining forces to play together for the unforgettable finale.
For more information visit www.apiatour.com.au
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Treat yourself this Easter
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Chocolate Hot Cross Bun and Butter Pudding
Photography: Ben Dearnley
Recipe by Valli Little
delicious. magazine, April 2006, Page 76
Ingredients
6 chocolate hot cross buns
30g unsalted butter, softened
125g roughly chopped good-quality dark chocolate
1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped
600ml thin cream
600ml thickened cream, plus extra to serve (optional)
Zest of 1 orange
4 eggs
170g caster sugar
1/4 cup (60ml) brandy (optional)
Icing sugar, to dust
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Method
Step 1
Split the hot cross buns and butter each half. Lay the bases in a 2-litre (8-cup) baking dish, sprinkle with the chopped dark chocolate, then place the bun tops on the bases.
Step 2
Place the vanilla pod and seeds in a saucepan with the creams and zest, and heat over low heat until just simmering. Remove from the heat.
Step 3
Beat the eggs, sugar and brandy until just combined, then pour into the warm cream, stirring continuously. Strain the custard evenly over the buns and set the pudding aside for 30 minutes for the buns to soak up some of the custard. (The pudding can be prepared to this stage several hours in advance and refrigerated - just bring to room temperature before baking.)
Step 4
When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 170°
Step 5
Place the baking dish in a large roasting pan and pour enough boiling water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the baking dish. Place in the oven for about 45 minutes or until the custard is set. Dust with icing sugar and serve with extra cream if desired.
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Commemorate ANZAC day 2013
Of course Easter Sunday isn’t the only significant day on the calendar this month.
Anzac Day is also approaching. Along with attending services in your local area, did you know that you can also commemorate the date with a 2013 Anzac Day poster?
The Department of Veterans' Affairs produces Anzac Day posters every year commemorating a particular theme or anniversary in Australia’s wartime history.
This year the poster marks the 70th anniversary of the construction of the Hellfire Pass on the Burma-Thailand Railway.
The poster depicts Australian prisoners of war labouring on the railway and a train passing over a prisoner-built trestle bridge. Almost 10,000 Australian prisoners of war worked on the construction of the Burma-Thailand Railway in appalling physical conditions. Construction of the notorious Hellfire Pass began in April 1943.
Copies of the posters are available on request from the Commemorations Officer in each state and territory. Telephone 133 254, or 1800 555 254 for regional callers.
For more information about Australian Prisoners of War during the Second World War, please visit www.ww2australia.gov.au
For more information about Anzac Day ceremonies in your area, contact your local Returned Services sub-branch or ex-service organisation: www.rsl.org.au
Thanks for reading our Easter themed newsletter
We love to hear from all of our members – after all, we are here for YOU! So please keep your feedback and comments coming.
We want to hear how we can improve things for you and help you connect with your family and friends. Let us know at feedback@oneseniors.com.au
Please join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter and be sure to check out our website for updates www.ONEseniors.com.au
The ONEseniors team
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