Distorted graphics on MBP Early 2011 in 10.9.2

Today, all of a sudden, the graphics inside my Finder window are distorted. I've never had this problem before today.
To my knowledge, I didn't install any new apps or updates.
This problem ONLY exists INSIDE of Finder windows and no where else.
So far I've tried these solutions...
1-I turned off automatic graphics switching and restarted.
2-I have installed the gfxCardStatus app and am running on my discrete graphics card only.
3-I ran this command in terminal - sudo nvram boot-args="vm_compressor=1" and restarted. When I do this, I get about 5 min. with Finder working and then it starts the graphics corruption again.
Does anyone know another solution? This bug in os x 10.9.2 is driving me nuts!
Thanks!

Kiraly,
Yes, the graphics corruption appears in the screenshot...it really weird because it's ONLY in the left bottom side of the Finder window, no where else. If I reboot, everything works fine for about 3-4 min. and then the corruption returns. And the other weird part-Finder interfaces work fine in any other app too.
Any ideas you may have would be greatly appreciated! This is really slowing down my workflow.

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