Resizing multiple objects

Hi all,
I'm running InDesign CS5.
I have a bunch of circles over a map, and I'd like to resize all of the circles without changing their position. If I select all the objects and shrink them together, their positioning changes. Is there a way to get around it?
Thanks!!!

Resize one.
Select the others and choose object>transform again>transform again individually.
Bob

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