Growing Problems: 2008 Baseline

Okay, there is no doubt that there are a lot of problems in the world as we start 2008. Some are old, some are new, but almost all are growing. Here is a brief list of some of the problems that made the news in December of 2007 and are probably getting worse right now. These are the problems to watch during 2008, a year sure to be growing worse as each day passes.

Click to read an article about each growing problem...

• Dogfighting...


• Dallas' compact-car parking spaces...


• Workers faking stress...


• Internet fraud...


• Human trafficking...


• Domestic violence...


• High School athletes transferring schools unfairly...


• Obesity leading to decreased seatbelt use...


• Sports supporters attacking sports stars...


• Computer addiction...


• The relationship between people and the police...


• Cat diabetes...


• Illegal immigration...


• Copper pipe, cables and wire thefts...


• Unpaid credit card bills...


• Modern slavery...


• Online attacks...


• Fake friends perpetrating fraud...


• Online bullying and fraud...


• Poverty & Hunger In Western Pa...


• School violence...


• Prescription drug abuse...


• Black bear incursions near protected area...


• Tree cutting at lake...


• Mold in our houses...


• Lack of affordable housing...


• Credit card theft...


• Gambling among young persons ...


• China's Control of Pharmaceuticals and Ingredients...


• Air Safety...


• Copper thefts...


• Graffiti in Charlotte...


• Homelessness...


• Original key car theft...


• Mexican child obesity...


• Deforestation on Indonesian islands...

Certainly more to come!!!