Problem: (1) He was signed by Chicago Rush on November 14 , 2002 , and was released by the Rush on 31 March 2003 .
(2) He was released by Chicago Rush on November 14 , 2002 , and was signed by the Rush on March 31 , 2003 .

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

Problem: (1) Instead , a severely ill Michael creeps out of the hotel , leaving behind a note for the sleeping David and his father and travels to Venice .
(2) A critically ill Michael instead sneaks out of the hotel , leaving behind a note for the sleeping David and his father and travels to Venice .

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

Problem: (1) The first Rockhampton branch was formed in 1888 in Queensland and in 1890 in Brisbane .
(2) The first Rockhampton branch was formed in Queensland in 1888 and Brisbane in 1890 .

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

Problem: (1) The Ludlow group - formations of Ireland include the Salrock - beds of the county of Galway and the Croagmarhin - beds of the Dingle - peninsula of the county of Kerry .
(2) The Ludlow Group formations of County Galway include the Salrock beds of Ireland , and the Croagmarhin beds of Dingle Peninsula of County Kerry .

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