Problem: (1) Additional mixing was carried out by Bill Malina , with assistance from Rice and Ghazi Hourani .
(2) Additional mixing was carried out by Bill Malina , with support from Rice and Ghazi Hourani .

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

Problem: (1) In contrast , dry years are often associated with cold Pacific La Nina episodes .
(2) Dry years , by contrast , are often associated with cold Pacific La Nina episodes .

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

Problem: (1) The VT 67A Connector was removed in 1974 and assigned to the assignment of VT 279 simultaneously in 2004 .
(2) VT 67A Connector was removed in 1974 and assigned in 2004 concurrent to the assignment of VT 279 .

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

Problem: (1) Originally called Columbia Road became this Trail Ridge Road .
(2) Originally called Columbia Road this trail became Ridge Road .

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