Problem: (1) A DVD was released on March 5 , 2012 , performed '' Dudley Taft live on Highway 99 '' called August 6 , 2011 in Seattle , Washington .
(2) A DVD was released on March 5 , 2012 called '' Dudley Taft live at Highway 99 , '' performed August 6 , 2011 in Seattle , Washington .

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

Problem: (1) The season of the National Basketball Association from 1954 - 55 was the NBA 's ninth season .
(2) The NBA season from 1954 to 55 was the ninth season of the National Basketball Association .

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

Problem: (1) Cornelis van Cleve painted primarily mythological paintings and , to a lesser extent , religious scenes and portraits .
(2) Cornelis van Cleve painted mainly religious paintings and , to a lesser extent , mythological scenes and portraits .

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

Problem: (1) The band supports Wrexham FC , with the exception of John Evans who follows Norwich City FC .
(2) The band supports Wrexham FC , with the exception of John Evans , who follows the Norwich City FC .

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