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+Two files are purposely not included in the git repository:
+    bigquery_credentials.dat
+    client_secrets.json
+
+These files must be manually installed.
+
+Additionally, the following packages must be installed:
+    yum -y install python-httplib2
+    easy_install python_gflags
+    easy_install google_api_python_client