Problem: (1) An aggressive and energetic entrepreneur , he lost a fortune ( which he created ) and started the Crosbie dynasty .
(2) As an aggressive and energetic entrepreneur , he lost a fortune ( which he created ) and started the crosbie dynasty .

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

Problem: (1) The Los Angeles County Department for Health Services operates the Torrance Health Center in Torrance , near Harbor Gateway , Los Angeles , and serves Rolling Hills .
(2) The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services operates the Torrance Health Center in Harbor Gateway , Los Angeles , near Torrance and serving Rolling Hills .

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

Problem: (1) She moved to BBC News in Belfast within a couple of years and became the Ireland producer for BBC National news .
(2) Within a few years she moved to BBC News in Ireland and became Belfast Producer for BBC National News .

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

Problem: (1) Parsons was born in Bristol and trained at Trent College , Derbyshire .
(2) Parsons was born in Bristol , and educated at Trent College , Derbyshire .

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