Problem: (1) It is found in southern North Africa and western Europe .
(2) It is being found in southern North Africa and Western Europe .

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

Problem: (1) 101 confirmed cases after seven cases in British Columbia , three in Alberta , two in Nova Scotia and Ontario , and one in Quebec were confirmed .
(2) After seven cases in British Columbia , three in Alberta , two in Nova Scotia and Ontario and another in Quebec , seven confirmed cases were confirmed .

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

Problem: (1) Sara Varga Sara Varga Madeleine Jonsson ( born April 14 , 1982 ) , professionally known as Sara Varga , is a Swedish Vispop singer , songwriter , author and DJ .
(2) Sara Varga ( born 14 April 1982 ) , known professionally as Sara Varga Madeleine Jonsson , is a Swedish vispop singer , songwriter , author , and DJ .

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

Problem: (1) Shi Jingtang also agreed to treat Emperor Taizong of Liao as his own father , a move that symbolically placed Taizong and the Liao in a superior position .
(2) Shi Jingtang also agreed to treat Emperor Taizong of Liao as his own father , a move that symbolically elevated Taizong and the Liao to a superior position .

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