Add EventSource example

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+Cowboy EventSource
+==================
+
+To compile this example you need rebar in your PATH.
+
+Type the following command:
+```
+$ rebar get-deps compile
+```
+
+You can then start the Erlang node with the following command:
+```
+./start.sh
+```
+
+Uses Cowboy's loop functionality to continuously send events to the browser.
+
+Example
+-------
+
+Point your browser to http://localhost:8080 to see EventSource in action with
+any modern browser (not IE).