Q: He said firefighters had an advantage on the northern flank because of an existing firebreak dug during last year 's fire north of Mount Lemmon .

Fire spokesman Gordon Gay said firefighters had an advantage on the northern flank because of burned areas from last year 's Bullock fire .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
A: yes
Q: Hundreds of reporters and photographers swamped the courthouse grounds before the hearing , which was carried live on national cable networks .

Hundreds of reporters and photographers swamped the town and the short hearing involving the five-time All-Star was carried live on national cable networks .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
A: no
Q: Palm expects to move Handspring 's employees to Palm Solutions headquarters in Milpitas , Calif .

Handspring employees are expected to move to Palm Solutions Group headquarters in Milpitas , Calif .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
A:
yes