The problem alignment of the rest of the page has been modified (If you click in top menu Network link you will see the original...) because of this line
Your DOCTYPE really hasn't much to do with whether or not the div floats.
You can use javascript to make that div follow down the page.
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Head over to www.dynamicdrive.com and you'll find the scripting for the effect you want.
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