Problem: (1) The Carson McCullers Center for Writers and Musicians provides regular programs and offers fellowships . The university also owns the Carson McCullers House in Nyack , NY .
(2) The Carson McCullers Center for Writers and Musicians offers regular programs and provides scholarships . The university also owns the Carson McCullers House in Nyack , New York .

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

Problem: (1) There is a collapsible water tank and a fuel tank with a removable hat for cleaning .
(2) There is a collapsible water tank and a fuel tank with removable hatch for cleaning .

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

Problem: (1) When Jews were expelled from Italy in 1492 , many of them found refuge in Spain , where they were protected by King Ferdinand I. of Naples .
(2) When Jews were expelled from Spain in 1492 , many of them found refuge in Italy , where they were given protection by King Ferdinand I of Naples .

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

Problem: (1) The Harana is rooted in the Mexican-Spanish tradition and based on the rhythmic patterns of the habanera .
(2) The Harana is rooted in the Spanish-Mexican tradition and is based on the rhythmic patterns of the Habanera .

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