Problem: (1) Sales began in North America in the third quarter of 2008 and in Europe in early 2009 as a 2010 model .
(2) Sales began in North America in the third quarter of 2008 and in Europe in early 2009 as a model for 2010 .

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

Problem: (1) Stefan Mross presented an episode in August 2010 , while Axel Bulthaupt was absent for personal reasons .
(2) In August , Axel Bulthaupt presented an episode in 2010 , while Stefan Mross was absent for private reasons .

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

Problem: (1) It is written by Yasir Nawaz and led by Rida Bilal .
(2) It is led by Yasir Nawaz and written by Rida Bilal .

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

Problem: (1) On 2 February , 2009 , the French striker has terminated his contract with Sochaux in agreement with the Brazilian team .
(2) On 2 February 2009 , the French striker , in agreement with the Brazilian team , cancelled his contract with Sochaux .

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