This week we learned that…

…1970’s New York: Today’s New York :: Deniro in Taxi Driver: Deniro in Meet the Parents. [Scouting NY]

… Drywall can now be added to the list — along with kid toys and pet food — of things you should never buy from China. [AP via Yahoo!]

… We could play with this thing all day. [The Economist]

…Hong Kong doesn’t know what all this “downturn” fuss is about. [NY Times]

… Things are looking up a bit in Brooklyn. In North Brooklyn, not so much. [Brownstoner]

…Regarding that last point… [Curbed]

…Dolly Lenz and Nouriel Roubini are two great tastes that taste great together. [The Real Deal]

… If we were all as responsible as Vermont, none of this ever would have happened. [Business Insider]