Too many women in a position to mentor other women themselves do not possess the negotiation skills they need to get the best deals in both business and their personal lives.

FORBES: Women, Superwomen and Good Advice

It appears that Time Warner Cable may be doing this to place itself in a more favorable position when it comes to the negotiation of carriage fees with content owners.

FORBES: Is The Pay-TV Industry Divided Over Ad Skipping?

The session was held to set out Parliament's position on the draft budget in preparation for the first "trilogue" negotiation meeting between representatives from the Council, Commission, and Parliament, due to take place next month.

BBC: MEPs divided over 2012 budget