Google Code Jam (for those who do not know) is an annual programming contest organized by Google that seeks to logical-mathematical problem solving using computer and a programming language in a time limit of 2:30 hrs. To move to the final you have to go 4 rounds of exams via the Internet and this year's final in Dublin is well worth the effort " is not it?.
The awards go as follows:
1st place $ 5000 2nd place
$ 2000 $ 1000 3rd place 4th - 25 places $ 100
If you dare to let you sign the following links:
Calendar: http://code.google.com/
codejam / schedule.html
http://code.google.com/codejam Rules and Terms: Http://code.google.com/