Here are two sentences:

The dividend , the company 's second this calendar year , is payable Nov. 7 to shareholders of record at the close of business Oct. 17 .

In a statement , Microsoft said the dividend is payable Nov. 7 to shareholders of record on Oct. 17 .

yes

Here are two sentences:

Many conservatives have staunchly opposed condom programs , saying they send the wrong message and encourage and enable teens to have sex before marriage .

Some conservative groups have staunchly opposed such programs , saying they send the wrong message and in effect encourage and enable teens to have sex before marriage .

yes

Here are two sentences:

Derek Jeter took batting practice on the field for the first time since dislocating his left shoulder on Opening Day and expects to begin a minor league rehab assignment tomorrow .

Jeter , who dislocated his left shoulder in a collision March 31 , took batting practice on the field for the first time Monday .
no