The Eustachian tube originates in the rear of the nose adjacent to the soft palate, runs a slightly uphill course, and ends in the middle ear space. The middle ear space is the hollowed out portion of the skull bone that contains the hearing apparatus and is covered on one side by the eardrum.
brinkmanship, brinksmanship. the technique or practice in foreign policy of manipulating a dangerous situation to the limits of tolerance or safety in order to secure advantage, especially by creating diplomatic crises.
1 Rule #1: The fewer contingencies used in your offer, the more attractive your offer will be to the Seller. 2  Rule #2: If possible, limit your offer to a single contingency. 3  Rule #3: Only execute a contingency if absolutely necessary. 4  Rule #4: Contingencies can be negotiating tools.