csv import example in model

move logic to model

# controller
def proc_csv
  import = Import.find(params[:id])
  if import.load_csv
    flash[:notice] = "woo"
    redirect_to some_url
  else
    flash[:error] = "ohoh"
  end
end

# model
def load_csv
  file = "path_to_file"
  parsed_file = FasterCSV.read(file, :headers => true)
  parsed_file.each do |row|
    new_release = {
      :title => row[0],
      :rdate => row[1],
      :body => row[2],
      :notes => row[3]
    }
    release = Release.new(new_release)
    release.save!
  end
end