Each evening will be an optimistic celebration of discussion , a pep rally for the inner spirit , and an intimate look at the overwhelming intensity of life .
Every evening will be an intimate celebration of discussion , a pep rally for the inner mind and an optimistic look at the overwhelming intensity of life .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

There is a Orang Asli Museum in Melaka and also in Gombak , about 25 km north of Kuala Lumpur .
There is an Orang Asli museum in Gombak , and also in Melaka , about 25 km north of Kuala Lumpur .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

It will shorten the distance from Hong Kong to Macao and Zhuhai and reduce the journey time to half an hour .
It will reduce the distance from Hong Kong to Macau and Zhuhai from , and shorten the journey time to within half an hour .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

Kristoffer together with Karen had eight children .
Together , Karen and Kristoffer have eight children .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes