A method is provided for replicating transaction data from a source database to a target database wherein the transaction data is communicated from a change queue associated with the source database to the target database. In one embodiment of the present invention, the file system ) of a local computer is integrated with an Internet protocol, such as the Hyper Text Transport Protocol. The instructions are executed in a manner independent of the host computer so as to reduce the workload of the host computer. The cam buckle can be used for any tension member, but has particular utility to interconnect a pair of wrist straps of a ski pole grip.