def connect(self): 
        try:
            self.connection = pymongo.Connection(self.host, self.port)
            self.db = self.connection[self.name]
        except AutoReconnect:
            raise DatabaseException("It's not possible connect to the database")
def approve(self, user_id=None, service=""):
        """
        Approve the verification attempt for user

        Valid attempt statuses when calling this method:
            `submitted`, `approved`, `denied`

        After method completes:
            status is set to `approved`
            expiry_date is set to one year from now
        """
        self.expiry_date = now() + timedelta(
            days=settings.VERIFY_STUDENT["DAYS_GOOD_FOR"]
        )
        super(SoftwareSecurePhotoVerification, self).approve(user_id, service)