Problem: (1) Tom Ortenberg , CEO of Open Road Films and former president of Lionsgate Films , was born and raised in Briarcliff Manor .
(2) Born and raised in Briarcliff Manor , Tom Ortenberg , CEO of Lionsgate Films and a former president of Open Road Films , was born .

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

Problem: (1) The first consonant of every word was then dropped , the distribution of unpredictable leaving .
(2) The first consonant of each word was then dropped , leaving the distribution of unpredictable .

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

Problem: (1) In 2017 Feltri said that Asia Argento should be thankful that Harvey Weinstein had raped her .
(2) In 2017 , Feltri said that Asia should be thankful to Argento that Harvey Weinstein had raped her .

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

Problem: (1) In the 2006-07 season , Goldwire played with Panellinios from the Greek Basketball League , and in 2009 he joined the Spanish Club CB Girona .
(2) In the 2006-07 season , Goldwire played with Panellinios from the Spanish Basketball League and joined the Greek Club CB Girona in 2009 .

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