Problem: (1) Nora Sayre called the film `` thoughtful and moving '' in the `` New York Times '' , but others were less admiring .
(2) Writing in `` The New York Times '' , Nora Sayre called the film `` pensive and moving '' but others were less admiring .

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

Problem: (1) The old Nahant Life Saving Station ( NLSS ) on the Nahant Road and the new war memorial across from the NLSS were renovated in 2004 .
(2) The new Nahant Life Saving Station ( NLSS ) on Nahant Road and the old War Memorial erected across the street from the NLSS were renovated in 2004 .

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

Problem: (1) Traditionally , Drumgoon has always worn a yellow jersey , shorts and socks with a blue trim .
(2) Traditionally Drumgoon have always worn a yellow jersey , shorts and socks with a blue trim .

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

Problem: (1) Today ( from 2013 to 2017 ) the mayor is Fernando Nogueira , elected by the PenCe ( independent movement ) . The municipal day is October 1 .
(2) The present ( from 2013 to 2017 ) Mayor is Fernando Nogueira , elected by the PenCe ( independent movement ) . The municipal holiday is October 1 .

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