Short takes

• President's Streets' computer maven Steve Bass shares a series of photos titled simply "Never Underestimate the Determination of a Mother."  The dog's face at the end is priceless.
• Her royal rawness Revell Revati will be holding a four week course in the area starting Sept. 2, "Tap Into Your Ideal Weight."  Seating is limited to ten people, it's only $77, details at her website, www.BodaciousLiving.com/IdealWeight.
• The Kogi Korean Barbecue taco truck was in town over the weekend for the Altadena Comedy Festival. Daniel Siegal reviews it for Eat LA, and agrees with us that waiting 90 minutes in line for a taco, no matter how good, is asking for a lot ...