Problem: (1) In the Netherlands , Moszkowicz was known for defending the godfather of the Amsterdam underworld Willem Holleeder and the Heineken kidnapper Cor van Hout and Klaas Bruinsma .
(2) Moszkowicz became well known in the Netherlands for defending the godfather of the Amsterdam underworld Klaas Bruinsma and the Heineken kidnappers Cor van Hout and Willem Holleeder .

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

Problem: (1) Each evening will be an intimate celebration of discussion , a pep rally for the inner spirit , and an optimistic look at the overwhelming intensity of life .
(2) Every evening will be an intimate celebration of discussion , a pep rally for the inner mind and an optimistic look at the overwhelming intensity of life .

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

Problem: (1) In November 1957 the Federal Party merged with the United Rhodesia Party to form the United Federal Party .
(2) In November of 1957 , the Federal Party merged with the United Rhodesia Party to form the United Federal Party .

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

Problem: (1) William Simson ( 1798/99 -- 29 August 1847 ) was a subject portrait , landscape and Scottish painter .
(2) William William Simson ( 1798-99 -- August 29 , 1847 ) was a Scottish portrait , landscape and subject painter .

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