Yet today it is notable for derelict factories and its trade selling grog to Gujarat, a dry state next door.

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This local version of Prohibition forced all licensed venues to close at 6 pm, and sly-grog shops proliferated in the Cross as a result.

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Growth will come mostly from out of state, where Gruet sells 70% of its grog (largest market by far: New York City).

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Maybe the din and distortions weren't your flagon of grog.

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In 1970, Mr. Mesanko opened Grog's Surf Palace, a Seaside Park shop that held competitions and attracted stars of the sport such as Shaun Tomson, Gerry Lopez and Corky Carroll.

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Richards would be another one for Disney minions to hoist a pint of grog to, as Depp has cited the body language and manerisms of the grizzled rocker as an inspiration for his character.

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The breakers are now stronger two blocks north and south of the structure, or directly in front of the pier where the wrecked Jet Star remains, said Greg "Grog" Mesanko, a 62-year-old Toms River resident who for years was at the center of the Seaside Heights surf culture.

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