Problem: (1) The full-time MBA is ranked number 1 in the QS Global 200 Business School Report 2012 in Central Europe , and in Europe 18 .
(2) The Full-Time MBA is ranked # 1 in Central Europe and # 18 in Europe by QS Global 200 Business School Report 2012

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

Problem: (1) Louie is a moderately common related name given to the more general name Louis .
(2) Louie is a moderately common related name , given to the more common name Louis .

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

Problem: (1) The locality was named after Dovercourt in England , the home of an early postmaster .
(2) The locality was named after Dovercourt , in England . the native home of an early postmaster .

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

Problem: (1) Fluter returns to Cyprus but the people , and Cleopatra , blame him for the loss of Egypt and the death of Ptolemy .
(2) Fluter returns to Cyprus , but the people and cleopatra make him responsible for the loss of Egypt and the death of Ptolemy .

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