Problem: (1) He was a federal judge in Mexico City , and a respected lawyer in Mexico .
(2) He was a federal judge in Mexico - city and respected lawyer in Mexico .

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

Problem: (1) The park lies about an hour and a half north of Los Angeles , or five hours south of San Francisco .
(2) The park is about an hour and a half south of San Francisco , or five hours north of Los Angeles .

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

Problem: (1) Born in Mississippi , she grew up in Flint , Michigan .
(2) She was born in Flint , Michigan , but grew up in Mississippi .

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

Problem: (1) In 1139 the Archdeacon of Winchester was consecrated and appointed Bishop of Salisbury in 1142 .
(2) Joscelin was appointed archdeacon of Winchester in 1139 and consecrated bishop of Salisbury in 1142 .

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