Problem: (1) But in the fifteenth century , only two of them were resident in Sisteron , the others were officials of the Roman Curia in Avignon .
(2) But , in the fifteenth century , only two of them were resident in Avignon ; the rest were functionaries of the Roman Curia in Sisteron .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) He joined the Middlesex County Cricket Club Cricket Committee in 1958 and the General Committee in 1960 .
(2) He entered the Middlesex County Cricket Club Cricket Committee in 1958 and the General Committee in 1960 .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) It is found in California and Nevada , where it has been recorded from southern Texas to North America .
(2) It is found in California and in Nevada , where it has been recorded from southern Texas to North America .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) Tom Ortenberg , CEO of Open Road Films and former president of Lionsgate Films , was born and raised in Briarcliff Manor .
(2) Born and raised in Briarcliff Manor , Tom Ortenberg , CEO of Lionsgate Films and a former president of Open Road Films , was born .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
no