Earthquakes are common in Peru , especially in the Peruvian coastal area of Arequipa .
Earthquakes are common in Peru , especially in the Arequipa coastal area of Peru .

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1. Ibirapuera Park is located within this subprefecture , as is the main campus of the Federal University of Sao Paulo and the Brazilian headquarters of IBM .
2. The Ibirapuera Park is located in this subprefecture , as well as the main campus of Federal University of Sao Paulo and the brazilian headquarters of IBM .
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yes

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Varying the assay selected , changes the selective pressure on the cells and therefore can change what properties are used in the transformed cells .
If the selected assay varies , the selective pressure changes on the cells and can therefore change what properties are used in the transformed cells .
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In 1997 , Corey first appeared in DeMille 's Roman '' Plum Island '' .
Corey first appeared in DeMille 's novel '' Plum Island , in 1997 . ''

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Answer: yes

Problem: S1: In some cases , pain or at least discomfort is secondary or rather insignificant to the humiliation .
S2: In some cases , pain , or at least discomfort , is insignificant , or rather subordinates to humiliation .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

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A: no

In 2005 , Christian Dahl sold the Flash Engineering Team to Nilsson and was renamed to Polestar Racing .
In 2005 , Christian Dahl sold the Flash Engineering team to Nilsson , and it was renamed Polestar Racing .

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yes