Problem: Wwo sentences:
State wildlife officials have concluded that the fluorescent zebra fish from Florida poses no danger , and they have recommended that the state exempt it from the ban .
State wildlife officials have concluded that the Florida-grown fluorescent zebra fish poses no danger , and they have recommended that it be exempted from the state 's ban .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Mr. Hampton had been living at a residence for AIDS patients in Beth Israel Hospital .
Hampton , 39 , died in Beth Israel Hospital , Tipograph said .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Oak Brook , IL-based McDonalds is expected to launch several hundred restaurants by year 's end .
The company 's goal is to offer wireless service at several hundred restaurants by year 's end .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
The technology-loaded Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC added 0.35 of a point , or 0.02 percent , to 1,662 .
The Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC rose 17.48 points , or 1.06 percent , to 1,661.51 , based on the latest available figures .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer:
yes