Problem: (1) The series is based on the book series '' The Mortal Instruments '' by Ed Decter , and developed for television by Cassandra Clare .
(2) The series is based on the book series '' The Mortal Instruments '' from Cassandra Clare and was developed by Ed Decter for television .

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

Problem: (1) The Swiss Federal Assembly and the Swiss Federal Council have recommended that the initiative be rejected .
(2) The Swiss Federal Assembly and the Swiss Federal Council recommended that the initiative should be rejected .

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

Problem: (1) In Denmark , there has been conscription since the Viking Age , where a physical man of every 10th court had to serve the king .
(2) Since the Viking Age , there has been conscription in Denmark , where the 110th man of every physical court had to serve the king .

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

Problem: (1) The current Chief Executive is Nick Hawkins , who replaces Rob Powell in October 2017 .
(2) The current Chief Executive is Nick Hawkins , who replaced Rob Powell in October 2017 .

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