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 open_link(self):
        "Open the selected item with the webbrowser"

        data = self.get_selected_item()
        url = data.get('permalink')
        if url:
            self.term.open_browser(url)
        else:
            self.term.flash()