The writers' strike may or may not be almost over, depending on which rumor you like. The WGA is meeting this weekend to go over the proposed deal worked out between the WGA negotiators and the AMPTP representatives, and the writers will decide Saturday night if they think it's worth dropping the strike for. Doesn't mean the strike is over yet: Joss himself reminded everyone not to relax yet.

However, funds are still needed for people – writers and others in the industry – who have been financially hurt by the strike. The WGA set up the Writers Guild Foundation Industry Support Fund for just that, and you're welcome to donate to it. Or, you could buy some Strike Swag.

They've had shirts available for months, but they recently added something I was glad to see: a WGA strike sign poster (pictured). When I attended the Mutant Enemy Day in front of FOX Studios in December, my one regret (besides completely forgetting to stuff Summer Glau into my carry on bag) was not getting to keep my strike sign. I wanted one, dammit! But we were the organizers, and we wanted to set an example and not swipe anything, so we stacked our signs neatly in the back of their van. Grumble, grumble, grumble…

Well, I'm getting one now, and I didn't even have to mug a smaller writer to get it! Heavy cardboard, 18"x24". And proceeds go towards the Industry Support Fund. Or you can buy United Hollywood shirts and caps to help support the soon-to-come new UnitedHollywood.com which sounds seriously cool. "Soon, you'll be able to create your very own page on U.H. to express yourself and share the industry news that matters to you. We'll also be adding forums to discuss all aspects of the entertainment business. Writers, actors, below-the-line crew members, musicians, directors, computer programmers and fans will all have places to interact on our site."

So, this isn't really a Serenity thing, but it is a "respecting the writers, including and especially Joss" thing, and that's close enough. And now you can show off your sign and tell the woman you just picked up in a bar that yeah, you were there. It won't work, but it's classier than etchings.