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 1992: Brinker reaches an agreement with Pac-Am Food Concepts to expand the Chili's brand to the Far East. 2  1995: Brinker establishes a strategic partnership with Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises. 3  In August, the company completed the acquisition of Maggiano's. Roberts currently serves as CEO and President of Brinker International, and President of Chili'sÂ® Grill & Bar. 2  Roberts' Brinker tenure includes his role as President of Chili's since 2009. 3  Previously, Roberts also served as Brinker's Chief Marketing Officer and President of the Maggiano's Little ItalyÂ® brand.