Problem: (1) Aldred was born in Montrose , Michigan . He graduated in 1986 from Hill McCloy High School in Flint , a rural town just north of Flint , Michigan .
(2) Aldred was born in Flint , Michigan , and graduated from the Hill McCloy High School in Montrose , Michigan in 1986 , a rural town north of Flint .

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

Problem: (1) In 2006 , Bozanga was appointed Chairman of the State Council by President Francois Bozize .
(2) In 2006 , Francois Bozize was appointed by President Bozanga as Chairman of the Council of State .

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

Problem: (1) In general , promote lower temperatures and higher pressures the formation of sponge coke .
(2) In general , higher temperatures and lower pressures promote sponge coke formation .

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

Problem: (1) Initials , when used , can be placed either before or after their first name .
(2) Initials can be used either before or after their first name when they are placed .

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