order-by

Order by com List<>

Is it possible to effect a OrderBy on a List<> by setting the value for comparison? Example: mRel.OrderBy(s => s. ... => s.Status == EnumModel.StatusGeral.Novo) .ThenBy(s => s.Status == EnumModel.StatusGeral.Falha).ToList();

Sort a select in MySql by a letter

How can I make a SELECT query in MySQL that sorts the results and initially presents those that start with a specific letter? ... the letter P: Paulo Patricia (1st the ones that start with the letter) Philip (2nd those who have the letter in the middle)