Deleting "Places" from Finder window sidebar

Until recently, it was possible to drag an item from "Places" on the Finder window sidebar onto the desktop to delete it. That function no longer works, so how do I delete places from the sidebar?
Thanks,
GRM

OK, sorry. I found the answer here https://discussions.apple.com/message/13136900#13136900
though there is no "puff of smoke" action any more
GRM

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