Launchpad Icons/Apps randomly change position

Trying to get used to using Launchpad and initially spent a lot of time getting the location of each icon/app where I wanted them.  Randomly through the day though - and for no common reason I've come up with, they seem to the layout gets all messed up.  Anyone seeing the same?  Any ideas on how to maybe lock these in position once I get all where I want them again? -- B

Same problem. The icons aren't on the position, I gave them.
Since upgrading to Lion, I have 3 big problems: Launchpad, Black Screen of Death, Magic Mouse doesn't scrolling after BSOD.
Sorry, but Lion was failure. Thanks Apple!

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