Problem: (1) The project was developed by Murphy and DeSanto in 2003 , and DeSanto wrote a treatment .
(2) The Murphy and DeSanto wrote the project in 2003 , and DeSanto developed a treatment .

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

Problem: (1) There were others who did , I thought , but we could not speak .
(2) There were others who thought I did , but we could not speak .

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

Problem: (1) Its ancient cult sanctuary of Aphrodite was the second most important in Paphos , her homeland , after Cyprus .
(2) After Cyprus , its ancient cult sanctuary of Aphrodite was the second most important in Paphos , her homeland .

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

Problem: (1) The 2009 -- 10 Anaheim Ducks season was the 17th season of operation ( 16th season of play ) for the National Hockey League franchise .
(2) The season 2009-2010 National Hockey League was the 17th season of the operation ( 16th season of the game ) for the Anaheim Ducks franchise .

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