A few years ago, then-18-year-old Jason McElwain — an autistic high school student from Rochester, N.Y. — became a national sensation when video clips circulated of him scoring 20 points in the final four minutes of his first and only varsity basketball game.

Be forewarned, this video will likely bring a couple tears to your eyes.

A simple short film about communication, and guaranteed to put a smile on your face! One of the 2009 Cannes Lions winners.
Created by Publicis Mojo and @RadicalMedia
Director: Patrick Hughes

In preparation for the college bowl games coming up, today’s post includes one of the most fantastic finishes ever in college football. Boise State pulled off the upset against Oklahoma in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl with three remarkable plays.

The first memorable play tied the game at the end of regulation. The second play brought the Broncos within one point in overtime. Then Boise State capped it off by going for two points and the win with their third amazing play.

Last season of Britain’s Got Talent frequently spotlighted Susan Boyle. However, Jamie Pugh’s performance was every bit as impressive and unexpected. Here is Jamie’s performance of Bring Him Home by Les Miserables.

An old man shares his life story with his young grandchild through evocative music. Animation by Aidan Gibbons. The song is composed by Yann Tiersen.

One Chance in Life is an exhilarating video compilation of incredible feats and amazingly close calls. The Music is by Dj Mango-Eurodancer.

Woah! This one is a little long, but if you want to skip to the middle you’ll see that she can play along, or play back what she hears.

And yes, she’s 5 years old, blind, and has never learned to play piano, but somehow… she can play anyway!

Pretty crazy, and I wonder how awesome she’ll be when she’s 10, or 15 years old. Look out world!

Great compilation of before and after weight loss pictures. Just goes to show, if you set a goal and stick with it, almost anything is possible.

Inspirational short clip from the movie “The World’s Fastest Indian.”

Steve Hartman speaks with student wrestler Dustin Carter who, despite a physical disability, has emerged a winner in his chosen sport. (CBSNews.com)