Problem: (1) M89SR sniper rifle is a gas produced semi-automatic sniper rifle , operated by Technical Consultants International ( TCI ) , an Israeli company based in Tel Aviv .
(2) The M89SR sniper rifle is a semi-automatic sniper rifle operated by Technical Consultants International ( TCI ) , an Israeli company based in Tel Aviv , USA .

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

Problem: (1) The Tokyo Junior Orchestra Society was recognized as an accredited NPO in 2009 by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government .
(2) Tokyo Junior Orchestra Society was endorsed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government as an accredited NPO in 2009 .

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

Problem: (1) A complete edition was published 1862 -- 1864 in Edinburgh , in seven volumes , by Alexander Grosart , with a biographical memoir by James Nichol .
(2) A complete edition was published in Edinburgh in 1862 -- 1864 , in seven volumes by Alexander Grosart , with a biographical memoir by James Nichol .

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

Problem: (1) Rockhampton was also the intersection of Central Western Line and the Emu Park Line .
(2) Emu Park was also the junction of the Central Western line and Rockhampton line .

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