Problem: (1) He worked as a teacher in Bruges and between 1693 and 1717 in Tielt .
(2) Between 1693 and 1717 he worked as a teacher in Tielt , Bruges .

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

Problem: (1) Uthai is a district ( '' Amphoe '' ) in the eastern part of Thailand , in the Ayutthaya province .
(2) Uthai is a district ( '' amphoe '' ) in the eastern part of Ayutthaya Province , in Thailand .

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

Problem: (1) Sauer Co. purchased the spices of the gold medal and introduced Dean Foods ( a margarine company ) .
(2) Sauer Co. purchased Gold Medal spices and introduced Dean Foods ( a margarine company ) .

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

Problem: (1) In 1489 , Juan Ruiz de Medina was confirmed by the King of Spain and selected by Pope Innocent VIII as Bishop of Astorga .
(2) In 1489 Juan Ruiz de Medina was confirmed by the King of Spain and elected by Pope Innocent VIII to bishop of Astorga .

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