Problem: (1) The album was released on May 26 , 2007 by Furious in the UK and 7 Spin Music in the United States .
(2) The album was released by Furious in the UK and by 7 Spin Music in the US on May 26 , 2007 .

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

Problem: (1) The council had 27 members nominated by local authorities in Wales , the University of Wales , National Eisteddfod Council and the Welsh Tourist Board .
(2) The Council had 27 members nominated by local authorities in Wales , the University of Wales , the National Eisteddfod Council and the Welsh Tourist Board .

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

Problem: (1) He was also suspected of having bludgeoned to death a young dancer , Anya Sosoyeva , as well as having assaulted the Russian actress Delia Bogard , who survived .
(2) He was also suspected of having caught a young dancer , Anya Sosoyeva , to death , as well as attacking the Russian actress Delia Bogard , who survived .

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

Problem: (1) Since 1977 , LAGOS has made more than two million pieces . Steven Lagos estimates that he has created 10,000 pieces and 400 to 500 new designs each year .
(2) Since 1977 LAGOS has created more than two million pieces , and Steven Lagos estimates that every year he has produced 10,000 pieces and 400 to 500 new designs .

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