A chartered aircraft carrying a 55-member Chinese international rescue team, along with their relief aid, arrived at Islamabad on Thursday to help the victims of one of Pakistans worst natural disasters in recent memory. Zhang Liyan, the deputy director of the Armed Police General Hospital and the deputy head of the rescue team, said her unit had a record number of 15 female members, 14 of whom are medical workers. Related readings:China sends rescuers?to PakistanChina delivers more aid to PakistanChinas aid to Pakistan is sincereFood shortage threatens life in Pakistan She noted that, among the members of the experienced team, were veterans of the 2005 Kashmir earthquake, while others had participated in the disaster relief work following the devastating 2008 Wenchuan earthquake. In addition, given the sensibilities of Pakistans Islamic society, we purposely selected more female medical staff to provide special care for local women and children, she said. She emphasized that, among the 55 rescue workers, 36 medical staff specialized in 19 different fields of medical care - ranging from infectious diseases and skin disorders to gynecological and pediatric illnesses. Xinhua quoted Huang Jianfa, the head of the rescue team as saying the relief work would focus mainly on medical assistance, and that the team would set up a field hospital in the flood-hit area, thus enabling doctors to perform emergency operations. The team also brought with them more than 100 types of relief materiel and equipment as well as over 1,500 kinds of medicine - in all, worth more than eight million yuan ($1.2 million) to fight against acute diarrhea and respiratory tract infections. The rescue team is expected to remain in the worst parts of Pakistan for three weeks, but Huang added that the exact date would be based on the situation on the ground. Since Pakistan is Chinas all-weather friend, Beijing was the first nation to offer aid - despite the fact that China itself is suffering from its own share of disasters. On Wednesday, Beijing announced that it would offer Pakistan the third round of disaster relief materiel worth of 60 million yuan ($8.8 million). Donations by the Peoples Liberation Army - including tents, generators and dredgers - also arrived on Wednesday, according to Foreign Ministry spokesman Jiang Yu. On Wednesday, the Pakistani ambassador to China, Masood Khan, expressed gratitude for Chinas concrete assistance. The envoy said it has been difficult for relief workers to access the disaster-hit area, a factor that has only enhanced the needs of the victims. In this context, I would like to thank Chinas assistance because you are providing food, shelter and medicines to save our peoples lives, he said. Yu Yingfu, deputy director of the Department of Aid to Foreign Countries with the Ministry of Commerce, told reporters earlier that an investigation team would also be sent to Pakistan to find out the most effective ways to rebuild the flood-affected area. It is part of our effort to help Pakistan to reconstruct. It proves that China is doing all we can and we will continue to do so, he added. Wang Chengyan contributed to the story. Vancouver Canucks Jersey While commissioner David Stern and NBPA executive director Billy Hunter each said no progress was made, both added that the more substantive talks are just beginning to form, and the sides agreed to meet on consecutive days next week in Dallas. Trevor Linden Jersey Roloson stopped 37 shots, including the first 34 he faced, but the Boston Bruins defeated Tampa Bay 1-0 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Authentic Tyler Seguin Jersey Dr. Tiffany M. 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In this instance Gretzky, who was traded from Los Angeles to St. Louis on Feb. 27, 1996, was no different than any player who ever has been dealt. He was leaving his comfort zone in Southern California for a brand new challenge in the Midwest, and it wasnt an easy thing to do. At least Gretzkys transition was buffered by the household names already inside the Blues dressing room. "One thing about our game is over the years you get to play in Canada Cups, Olympic teams and of course NHL All-Star Games so somehow, someway you get to meet a lot of people," Gretzky said. "So when I got to St. Louis I knew guys like Al MacInnis, Shayne Corson, Brett Hull and Grant Fuhr. That makes it easier when you walk into the room. More importantly theyre explaining to their teammates, Dont worry, this guy will fit in, its not an issue. "Its a small world now; its no different in the hockey world." Gretzky wouldnt have helped Los Angeles orchestrate the deal to St. Louis if he hadnt been comfortable with the Blues personnel. He was given his choice of St. Louis or the New York Rangers, but only because he worked with Kings management to make sure all parties involved were satisfied when the final piece of paperwork was submitted. "One thing about our game is over the years you get to play in Canada Cups, Olympic teams and of course NHL All-Star Games so somehow, someway you get to meet a lot of people. So when I got to St. Louis I knew guys like Al MacInnis, Shayne Corson, Brett Hull and Grant Fuhr. That makes it easier when you walk into the room." -- Wayne Gretzky The Blues got Gretzky while the Kings received Patrice Tardif, Roman Vopat, Craig Johnson and two draft picks. Gretzky finished the season with 102 points, including 21 in 18 regular-season games with St. Louis. He helped the Blues reach the second round of the playoffs with 16 points in 13 games. "The one thing about the NHL is that if you talk and youre honest with ownership and management, there are good people in the game so nobody is going to do anything to try to upset you," Gretzky said. "From my point of view, the L.A. Kings, with a new ownership and new coaching staff, just made a decision that they really wanted to go with a youth movement and I understood that. Obviously I was one of the guys to get traded because I was (35) years old and maybe it was time. "They were very hospitable to me. They said, It doesnt matter to us, you make the decision on where you want to go, St. Louis or New York. Well do whatever we can to accommodate you, its just that we want to get young players and build our franchise for the future. When the player is honest with management and management is honest with the players it seems to work, there are no hard feelings." Just a whole lot of nerves and a feeling of apprehension -- even for The Great One. 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