Problem: (1) Rodney Waschka II is an American composer known for his algorithmic compositions and his theatrical works .
(2) Rodney Waschka II is an American composer known for his algorithmic compositions and theatrical works .

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

Problem: (1) The village has three schools - a secondary and two primary schools .
(2) The village has three schools -- a secondary and two primary schools .

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

Problem: (1) The album was recorded in Brian Elliot Studios in North Hollywood , California , with the engineer David Hines and co-producer Jay Lansford .
(2) The album was recorded at Brian Elliot studios in North Hollywood , California , with engineer David Hines and co-producer Jay Lansford .

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

Problem: (1) William Henry Emerson was born in Tunnel Hill , Georgia in 1860 to Matilda Caroline Austin , daughter of Clisbe Austin , and Caleb J. Emerson .
(2) Caleb J. Emerson was born in 1860 in Tunnel Hill , Georgia , the son of William Henry Emerson , daughter of Clisbe Austin and Matilda Caroline Austin .

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