McMeel Universal , subsidiary of Universal Press Syndicate , was an independent press syndicate .
Andrews McMeel Universal , a subsidiary of Universal Press Syndicate , was an independent press syndicate .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

During a transit , Mars would be visible from Earth as a small black disc moving across the face of the Sun .
During a transit , Mars would be visible from Earth as a small black disk moving across the face of the sun .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

Alberto Cortina together with Alicia has three sons .
Alberto Cortina has three sons , Alicia :

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

Cramer was born in New York City and grew up in Geneva .
Born in Geneva and grew up in New York Cramer was born .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no