InDesign CS5: Anchored Objects

I have a 30 page document that is flowing text and images. At this point the images are NOT anchored to the text boxes so that they flow with the text. I know you can cut/copy and paste them into the text box individually. I have 27 images that need to be inserted. Is there a way I can anchor these images all at once? Or do I have to anchor each one individually?

Correct, they currently only have a location on the page, not within the text. I guess we'll have to wait until we update our CS version to advance this step.
Also, can I anchor an image while I'm placing it? Or do I have to place it, then cut/copy inorder to anchor it within the text box?

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