Problem: (1) The PBA season of 2002 was the first season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association ( FedEx Express ) .
(2) The 2002 PBA season was the first season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association ( FedEx Express ) .

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

Problem: (1) Graham Bayne ( born August 22 , 1979 ) is a Scottish football professional who also plays with Elgin City , where he is currently Assistant Manager .
(2) Graham Bayne ( born 22 August 1979 ) is a Scottish professional footballer who also plays for Elgin City , where he is currently Assistant Manager .

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

Problem: (1) After Mary Ann Pederson left in 1975 , Louise Redfield took over the show until 1981 .
(2) After leaving Louise Redfield in 1975 , Mary Ann Pederson took over the show until 1981 .

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

Problem: (1) The manga series was written by Satoru Akahori and represented by Yukimaru Katsura .
(2) The manga series was written by Yukimaru Katsura and illustrated by Satoru Akahori .

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