Q: Using bookmarks and back and forth buttons - we had about eighteen different things we had in mind for the browser , " he told an industry audience in London yesterday .

Using bookmarks and back and forth buttons -- we had about eighteen different things we had in mind for the browser . "

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
A: yes
Q: Missouri Gov. Bob Holden asked the White House to declare a federal disaster in 39 counties .

Gov. Bob Holden asked Bush to declare 39 Missouri counties disaster areas .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
A: yes
Q: Blair took over the Labour Party when his predecessor John Smith died of a heart attack in 1994 .

Mr Blair became Labour leader in 1994 after the then leader , John Smith , died of a heart attack .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
A:
yes