Add a REST Hello World example

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+Cowboy Hello World
+==================
+
+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
+```
+
+Then run any given command or point your browser to the indicated URL.