Lately alot of lights are coming on (E-Brake, VCD, SLIP). I think I'm either grounding out in one of the wires or I've read that it means the alternator is heading down the dumps. I need to go get the batt/alt current tested but I haven't found the times. My volt gauge reads around 12 when its off and 14+ when i'm running.

Does anybody know how or what this means?
This pic was on my way to work a week ago.
Ignore the cruise lights

(sorry for the small pic I pulled it from my local z club)