Problem: (1) In 2008 , the Vatican began an `` ecological island '' for renewable waste and continued the initiative in the whole Papacy of Francis .
(2) In 2008 , the Vatican began an `` ecological island '' for renewable waste and has continued the initiative throughout the papacy of Francis .

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

Problem: (1) After his service in 6th Virginia Infantry , he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the 2nd Virginia Infantry .
(2) After his service in the 6th Virginia Infanterie , he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the 2nd Virginia Infantry .

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

Problem: (1) It is found in North America , where it has been recorded from Washington to California and west to Texas and Nevada .
(2) It is found in North America , where it has been accepted from Washington to California and the West to Texas and Nevada .

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

Problem: (1) Rostamabad ( also Romanized as Rostamābād ) is a village in Damavand County , Tehran Province , in the Jamabrud Rural District of Central District , Iran .
(2) Rostamabad ( also romanized as Rostamābād ) is a village in Jamabrud County , in the central district of Damavand , Tehran , Iran .

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