Problem: (1) The department also offers a rigorous IB Music course as a regular period during the day .
(2) The department also offers a strict IB music course as a regular period during the day .

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

Problem: (1) The Arbatel de Magia veterum was a Latin grimoire of the ceremonial magic of the Renaissance published in Switzerland in 1575 .
(2) The Arbatel de Magia veterum was a ceremonial grimoire of Latin Renaissance magic , which appeared in Switzerland in 1575 .

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

Problem: (1) Geographically , the NDP campaign focused on targeting seats in Toronto in Ottawa , Hamilton , Scarborough and Etobicoke and Northern Ontario .
(2) Geographically , the NDP campaign focused on targeting seats in Toronto in Ottawa , Hamilton , Scarborough , and Etobicoke and North Ontario .

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

Problem: (1) The 2002 National Football League season was the 27th season of the Seattle Seahawks team .
(2) The 2002 season Seattle Seahawks was the 27th season of the team with the National Football League .

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