Problem: (1) This quote is often paraphrased as `` Philadelphia in the east , Pittsburgh in the west and Alabama in the middle . ''
(2) This quotation is often paraphrased as '' Alabama in the East , Pittsburgh in the West and Philadelphia in the middle `` .

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

Problem: (1) Somerville joined the regiment of the British Royal Scots Greys in December 1831 .
(2) In December 1831 , Somerville joined the Royal Scots Greys regiment of the British Army .

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

Problem: (1) Jonas Björkman and Todd Woodbridge won in the final 6 -- 3 , 6 -- 4 , against Wayne Black and Kevin Ullyett .
(2) Wayne Black and Kevin Ullyett won against Jonas Björkman and Todd Woodbridge in the Finals 6 : 3 , 6 : 4 .

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

Problem: (1) He has also served as director of the Illinois Department of Revenue and as General Manager of the WGRT ( later WJPC ) radio station in Chicago .
(2) He later served as director of the Illinois Department of Revenue and as General Manager of the WGRT ( also WJPC ) radio station in Chicago .

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