What is the status on Zend_Model?

Hi there,

I remember the discussion about the model part in the Zend Framework
many moons ago. I also remember a few approaches discussed on these
issue, e.g. providing a set of interfaces or abstract classes to build a
model then "Zend Framework way" or adding a chapter to the reference
guide with best practices about writing models for the Zend Framework.
And I also remember that this was planned for the 1.9 release.

So, are there any news about Zend_Model or whatsoever it will be called?

Thanks and best regards,

Ralf