Problem: (1) The family contains a large number of Unicase characters , such as swashes and alternate signs .
(2) The family contains a large number of unicase characters , such as swashes and alternate characters .

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

Problem: (1) Eight Hornets were also deployed from Williamstown to RAAF Base Pearce in October 2011 to protect the CHOGM meeting in nearby Perth .
(2) In October 2011 , eight hornets were sent from Williamstown to the RAAF Base Pearce to protect the CHOGM meeting in nearby Perth .

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

Problem: (1) This was the first time since 1976 that Pennsylvania did not vote for the same candidate as the neighboring New Jersey .
(2) This was the first time since 1976 that New Jersey did not vote for the same candidate as neighboring Pennsylvania .

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

Problem: (1) Briggs met Briggs later at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 , where Ravi Shankar also appeared with Eric Burdon and the animals .
(2) Briggs later met Briggs at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival , where Ravi Shankar was also performing , with Eric Burdon and The Animals .

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