Problem: (1) Geraldine Hardy was not the principal in 2011 as he was Principal at Belmont City College and was replaced in 2012 by Trevor Hunter .
(2) In 2011 , Geraldine Hardy was not the director as he was director at Belmont City College and was replaced in 2012 by Trevor Hunter .

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

Problem: (1) In March 2009 Marco Pierre White , whom Claudia Winkleman has described as '' naturally funny '' , was confirmed as the new host .
(2) In March 2009 , Claudia Winkleman , described by Marco Pierre White as '' naturally funny '' , was confirmed as the new host .

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

Problem: (1) He previously operated the station through a previous marketing agreement with local owner Liberman Broadcasting .
(2) Previously , he had operated the station through a prior marketing agreement with local owner Liberman Broadcasting .

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

Problem: (1) The book has a foreword by Vera Baird , one of the barristers who represented Humphreys , and contributions from Humphreys and friends of Beatrix Campbell .
(2) The book has a preface from Vera Baird , one of the lawyers who represented Humphreys , and contributions by Beatrix Campbell and friends of Humphreys .

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