Problem: (1) She was born in Mississippi , Germany , but grew up in Flint , Michigan .
(2) She was born in Mississippi , but grew up in Flint , Michigan .

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

Problem: (1) An aggressive and energetic entrepreneur , he lost a fortune ( which he created ) and started the Crosbie dynasty .
(2) An aggressive and energetic entrepreneur , he created a fortune ( which he lost ) and founded the Crosbie - dynasty .

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

Problem: (1) The spokesman first was James David Edgar , and later Thomas Bain .
(2) The Speaker was first Thomas Bain , and later James David Edgar .

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

Problem: (1) In the 1988 miniseries '' Hemingway '' , starring Fiona Fullerton , Duff Twysden was played by Stacy Keach .
(2) Duff Twysden was played by Fiona Fullerton in the miniseries '' Hemingway '' in 1988 with Stacy Keach .

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