Distorted, mismatched icons | Recent Items list dodgy

Hello! Proud new iMac G5 user here!
I have two concerns:
1) After using my iMac for a considerable amount of time (say, around 2 hours) icons start switching around among themselves and some even get distorted (Text files get the iSync icon, red/white bars distort the "computer" icon, etc). Restarting fixes the issue but it unfortunately recurs. Any permanent solutions? I tried deleting finder preferences to no effect - it still recurrs
2) My "Recent Items" list in the apple menu is rather dodgy. When accessing it with some apps (like Safari) in the foreground, the list is empty. When accessing it from other apps (like iTunes), the list is as it should be. And, in some instances, it isn't even there (there is no menu that says "Recent Items"). I deleted its preferences but the problem persists. Any suggestions?
Thanks for all your input!

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