Moving objects in Keynote, always aligning

Okay, updated to ML (from SL) and updated my Keynote. And now I'm annoyed.
Prior to the update, I had precise control over my arrangement of objects when designing a slide.
Now, when using the mouse, objects jerk around the slide to align themselves with other objects (which is not always what I want).
I still have control with the arrow keys, but now it's a two-step process to get objects exactly where I want them.
Help returning things back to normal?

Adjust the options in Keynote > Preferences > Rulers until it's to your liking.  Or you can temporarily disable alignment guides if you hold down the Control key while dragging an object
Shane

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