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+<?php
+
+/**
+ * @file
+ *   Author Pane module compatibility.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * Implementation of hook_preprocess_author_pane().
+ */
+function gravatar_preprocess_author_pane(&$variables) {
+  // Allow Gravatar to replace the User Picture.
+  gravatar_preprocess_user_picture($variables);
+  $variables['picture'] = $variables['user_picture'];
+}