Problem: (1) After the departure of Richie Towell in December 2015 , Finn was played in a more advanced position .
(2) Following the departure of Richie Towell in December 2015 , Finn was played in a more advanced position .

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

Problem: (1) Pandabeswar CD Block had 1 general college with 1,007 students , 257 institutions for special and non-formal education with 9,690 students
(2) The Pandabeswar CD Block had 1 general college with 1,007 students , 257 institutions for special and non-formal education with 9,690 students

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

Problem: (1) Cole then kills Magruder 's henchman Dutchie and his men and takes Magruder 's armored train .
(2) Cole then captures Magruder 's henchman Dutchie and his men and kills Magruder 's armored train .

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

Problem: (1) Brsen on Slotsholmen and Frederiksborg Palace in Hillerd are prominent examples of the Dutch Renaissance style in Copenhagen .
(2) Brsen on Slotsholmen and Hillerd in Frederiksborg Palace are prominent examples of the Dutch Renaissance in Copenhagen .

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