Mounted Volumes doesn't show automatically in Finder Window

Hi, is it a preference that allows me to have access directly to my mounted volume (like in OS 10.5) in the Finder windows? Right now, i have to drag them manually so they show next time i mount them. I would like to see the mounted volumes in the Devices section, below my Hard Drive icon.
I know i can access them via the Shared section but thats one more click to do… yeah, i'm lazy
Thanks
Ben

Let's take one more shot before we admit defeat...
Go to Users/yourname/Library/Preferences
com.apple.finder.plist
com.apple.sidebarlists.plist
Drag both files to the desktop
Then, restart.
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