Problem: (1) Directed by Jonathan Silverstein the cast featured Laura Reynolds ( Heidi Armbruster ) , Craig Mathers ( Dan McCabe ) and Bill Reynolds ( Tom Lee ) .
(2) Laura Reynolds ( Heidi Armbruster ) , Craig Mathers ( Dan McCabe ) and Bill Reynolds ( Tom Lee ) were shown in the cast directed by Jonathan Silverstein .

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

Problem: (1) While the reality of certain aspects may differ from the perceptions , such perceptions are strong enough to mount formidable opposition to public housing programs ( Tighe 2010 ) .
(2) While the reality of such aspects may differ from perceptions , public perceptions are strong enough to achieve huge opposition to certain housing programs ( Tighe 2010 ) .

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

Problem: (1) In 1999 , Trinity merged with Mirror Group Newspapers to Trinity Mirror , the country 's largest stable in the newspapers .
(2) In 1999 , Trinity merged with Trinity Mirror to Mirror Group Newspapers , the largest stable in the country 's newspapers .

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

Problem: (1) But despite the complex gameplay , '' Absolute Obedience offers a variety of very simple character designs for the main characters as well as their '' goals '' .
(2) But despite the simple gameplay '' Absolute Obedience '' offers a variety of very complex character designs for the main characters as well as their '' targets '' .

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