Problem: (1) He then battled mechanic '' Gears '' Garvin and then met Baron Brimstone .
(2) Then he fought mechanic '' Gears '' Garvin and then met Baron Brimstone .

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

Problem: (1) As of 2009 , the website Rotten Tomatoes had given the film a 90 % rating with 19 '' rotten '' and 2 '' fresh '' reviews .
(2) Since 2009 , the Rotten Tomatoes site had given the film a rating of 90 % with 19 '' fresh '' and 2 '' rotten '' reviews .

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

Problem: (1) He meets Kekesfalva 's paralyzing daughter Edith and develops deep affection and subtle compassion for her .
(2) He meets Kekesfalva 's paralyzed daughter Edith and develops deep affection and subtle compassion for her .

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

Problem: (1) ICFO also organizes a Corporate Liaison Program ( CLP ) , which serves as a bridge between ICFO researchers and industries and corporations .
(2) CLP also hosts a Corporate Liaison Program ( ICFO ) which serves as a bridge between ICFO researchers and industries and corporations .

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