Peter Mullen, the chaplain for London's Stock Exchange, issued another apology yesterday for his frightening remarks about the gays.

Mullen had previously suggested in a series of blog posts that gay people should be tattooed with messages like "Fellatio kills" and the such.

Now that the world thinks he's a big asshole, however, Mullen's suddenly become super contrite:

I did not intend to cause any upset but I realise that the remarks were injudicious and I have caused offense. I want to issue an apology.

I did not intend to cause offense when I made some joking remarks about homosexuals.

I was not actually meaning to criticize individual homosexual persons, but the promoters of gay culture.

However, my remarks have caused offense and for this I am sorry and make a full and complete apology.

Now, we know that not all "homosexual persons" are out and proud, but those of us who don't live in the shadows, whether we like it or not, are "promoters" of gay culture, whatever that means. Thus, by taking on such people, Mullen's actually taking on anyone who refuses to hide their sexuality, for being out inadvertently boosts the so-called gay cause. That said, Mullen, your apology falls flat. Maybe if you tattoo "dick" on your head - that might help…

Mayor Boris Johnson channeled Brokeback at this weekend's gay pride march in London. While most politicians garner praise for their pride appearances, Johnson suffered some mixed reviews:

Johnson sported a pink cowboy hat as he led a Gay Pride parade through London, drawing boos along the way from some who remembered his past doubts about civil partnerships.

But others at Saturday's annual march say they are reserving judgment, to see what Johnson does as mayor.

Johnson's dubious gay politics included comments worrying that gay unions would lead to polygamy and bestial nuptials. Wrote Johnson, 'I saw no reason in principle why a union should not be consecrated between three men, as well as two men, or indeed three men and a dog." Those comments came seven years ago and gay activists, like Ben Summerskill of UK's Stonewall, suggest that Johnson's adapting to the times.

Besides, he's only been mayor since May, so the homos should give him a shot.

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There's a battle brewing in London, where developers are attempting to turn historic gay-owned hotel, The Philbeach Hotel, into a bunch of straight-washed flats. Now a coalition of queers are rallying to save their homo habitation. They've even composed a form letter:

The hotel has been open for over 20 years, and it is the only gay hotel in London which is privately owned by gays and run by gays.

It was recently announced that the hotel has been sold to an unknown developer to turn into flats.

The current staff there have been given 3 weeks to find new employment and new housing.

The hotel closes on 31st January 2008.

Apparently the Princess restaurant will also be destroyed, which would be a real tragedy.

If you're inclined to save this gay edifice, join the Save the Philbeach campaign. It's more fashionable than Ron Paul and twice as fun as Edwards.

The Anglican's gay debates took a new spin this week. Homophobic leaders are threatening to hold their own Jersualem-based conference ahead of the international communion's Lambeth meeting in London this summer.

Jerusalem's Archibishop Suheil Dawani, however, says he hasn't been consulted. Nor does he condone the meeting.

I am deeply troubled that this meeting, of which we had no prior knowledge, will import inter-Anglican conflict into our diocese.

It could also have serious consequences for our ongoing ministry of reconciliation in this divided land. We who minister here know only too well what happens when two sides cease talking to each other. We do not want to see any further dividing walls.

Sydney Archbishop Peter Jensen, however, fears the crumbling walls: Some American Anglicans are as committed to their new sexual ethics as to the Gospel itself…The problems posed by the American church are not going to remain in America."

• Japanese scientists have made a "humanoid robot" called Simroid, which can feel "pain".

• It's that time of the year again: Bid 2 Beat AIDS offers 1000s of collectibles on eBay. The eBay charity auction officially begins tomorrow, but they've already posted tickets for Mary J Blige's Tuesday show honoring BET's Stephen Hill.

• Popnography's Shana Naomi Krochmal and NPR "consider" bands who play queer.

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• Jeff Corwin, Anderson Cooper and Dr. Sanjay Gupta looked smart at the Planet In Peril premier.

• Latino parents neglecting gay discussions.

• Wayne Besen on the Closet's construction.

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Gay loving Sophie Ellis-Bextor saluted London hot spot, G-A-Y this weekend.

While there were no Murders on the Dance Floor, Ellis-Bextor definitely killed the crowd with tracks from her new full-length, Trip The Light Fantastic.

The 28-year old singer, who recently appeared with George Michael on his UK tour, launches her own UK tour on August 14. That's more than fantastic. That's fucking fabulous!

Scissor Sisters kicked off their UK tour of duty last night with a particularly energetic performance at London's O2 Arena. Despite the menacing inflatable invaders, it seems fans - and their mamas - were taken to the other side of entertainment.

After two more performances in London, the popsters will high kick their way to a three-day set in Manchester. Ooh!

• Kentucky's Creation Museum's take on homos leaves something to be desired. Like a new curator. (Although, we do love this graffiti inspired warning.)

• Jossip intern Joseph has a date! But the poor thing has nothing to wear! We voted for white shirt (with minimal pit stainage)". What say you?

• Perez Hilton has at least one testicle.

• Henry Rollins handles gay rumors like a pro, "Never once in my 46 years have I wanted a dick in my mouth."

• Julie (Not Downtown) Brown wants to be gay.

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London's Underground needs to get with the gay times. Literally. The mass transit system successfully petitioned Gay Times magazine to switch out an advert they found offensive, citing one of the models' state of "unnecessary­ state of undress".

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