Same meaning?
RAF Ash was sold and the site closed in July 1998 . It is now used as a secure server farm by The Bunker , an Internet hosting company .
RAF Ash has been sold and the site was closed in July 1998 and is now used by The Bunker , an Internet hosting company , as a secure server farm .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
After moving to Norway in 1988 , as a political refugee , he began writing novels about the leftist revolt in Turkey .
After moving to Turkey as a political refugee in 1988 , he began to write novels about the leftist revolt in Norway .

Answer: no

Same meaning?
The colonies are typically opaque and may become yellowish over time .
Colonies are typically opaque and may become yellowish over time .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
His musical imagination and his extraordinary improvisations are a joy to those who listen to him. ''
His musical imagination and his extraordinary improvisations are a joy for those who listen to him .

Answer:
yes