Problem: (1) The legacy of the Aldenata , also known as the Posley War Series , is the fictional universe of one of the military science - fiction - series by John Ringo .
(2) The heritage of the Aldenata , also known as the Posleen War Series , is the military universe of one of the fictional science - fiction - series by John Ringo .

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

Problem: (1) It is licensed and published in Taiwan by Blu on May 8 , 2007 . The manga is licensed in North America by Sharp Point Press .
(2) It is licensed and published in Taiwan by Blu on May 8 , 2007 , and is licensed by Sharp Point Press in North America .

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

Problem: (1) After the takeover of the Nazi regime , he was forced to retire in 1936 as a citizen of evangelical faith with Jewish ancestors .
(2) Following the takeover of the Nazi regime in 1936 , he was forced to withdraw with evangelical ancestors as a citizen of Jewish faith .

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

Problem: (1) The National Ports Authority provides port infrastructure and commercial services at the eight marine seaports in South Africa .
(2) The National Ports Authority provides port infrastructure and commercial services at the eight seaports in South Africa .

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